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Join Meredith, Lindsay, Ashley, Sarah and Kim as they discuss Saroo Brierley’s A Long Way Home. The girls learn (thanks to Lindsay’s research) that this book was actually written by a ghost writer and they are kind of relieved because no one really enjoyed the writing. Everyone really loves the story, but they all agree the writing wasn’t the best. Lindsay again helps with this issue by adding that this book was written in 3 months!
The girls discuss accents in different countries and how one can pick up the speaking style and mannerisms of the place they visit. There is interesting conversation around the landscape of the brain and how both it and the landscape of an environment may change over time. Meredith wraps up the experience of the story nicely by pointing out that even though a terrible thing happens in this story, many different people along the way help – There are good people in this world, there is good in the world. The girls also share thoughts and opinions on international adoptions. And, of course, everyone offers up whether they would recommend the book and/or the movie and which one they enjoyed more.
This book was made into a movie in 2016 called Lion and stars Dev Patel, Sunny Pawar, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara.
Discussion Points: 

Using a ghost writer and how that works
Accents and mannerisms in different countries
The landscape of the brain and environment
There are good people in the world
The amazing story
Trauma, hope and genetics
A couple surprises from Meredith
International adoptions
Do they recommend the book and/or movie

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A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley
Lion (Movie)

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Christine Skarbek and her book “Confronting Power and Chaos: The Uncharted Kaleidoscope of My Life”
What’s in a name?
Her trailblazer of a distant cousin forged a solitary, singular path during and after WWII. Unassuming and somewhat clueless, Christine eventually finds she has to do pretty much the same. A teen fully expecting her Midwestern life would be drab and ho-hum, she meets in Germany an elderly man who offered her a ride – and insight into a legacy she was going to rely on throughout her entire life.
Discussion Points:

Christine Skarbek her namesake during World War 2
Struggling with divorce and children health concerns
Writing a screenplay and pitching it to Hollywood
The recession creating a new path and opportunity in Poland
Finding strength from her role model
Guns in America

 
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Confronting Power and Chaos: The Uncharted Kaleidoscope of My Life by Christine Skarbek

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss being a work horse, embodying the character of a slutty horse, kicking horses, dinosaur ducks, duck armies and diarrhoea.
Discussion Points:

Being a work horse
Embodying the character of a slutty horse
Centaur portrait
Hashtags
Would you rather?
Dinosaur ducks
Diarrhoea
Horror duckling story
Duck army

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:
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Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group
Nonviolent Communication by Marshal B. Rosenberg
The 4% Fix by Karma Brown
Pretty Women

On this episode of Book Interrupted Kim’s book pick, Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann is discussed. Topics include problematic depictions of Indigenous people, the correct pronunciation of “Osage”, colonialism, and how many white people were involved in the making of the movie. Everyone agrees that the movie was too long, but there are differing opinions on enjoyment.
This book was made into a movie in 2023 and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro and Lily Gladstone.
Discussion Points: 

The fact base writing style of the book
Book vs movie
There were additional killers that weren’t prosecuted
Stereotypes of Indigenous people in film
Victim blaming
Colonialism
White man created both the movie and the book
The exploitation of the Osage
Radio show at the end with Jack White

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted: 
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Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group
(Movie) Killers of the Flower Moon
The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King
(Book) Killers of the Flower Moon
Colonialism
Osage
Jack White album Lazaretto Album
Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
STEM Talk Podcast with Dr. Peter Pirolli
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by: Suzanne Collins

During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Dr. Kerry Forrestal MD/MBA and his book “Crushing Cancer: A Patient’s Complete Guide to Managing a Cancer Diagnosis”.
2 million people will be diagnosed with cancer in the United States this year. Managing a cancer diagnosis is not only managing the disease, it’s also taking care of your finances and workplace, making sure you are legally protected, and that you can manage all the complications and emergencies that arise.
This book will tell you what to do from Day One, Hour One of your diagnosis.
Discussion Points:

Financial Issues
Cancer Scams
Interpersonal dynamics
New era of cancer care
What to do on day one

 
Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:
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Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group
Crushing Cancer: A Patient’s Complete Guide to Managing a Cancer Diagnosis by Dr. Kerry Forrestal MD/MBA
www.crushingcancerthebook.com
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

The following episode of Book Interrupted is Off The Shelf. Hold on to your bookmarks! During this episode we take a glimpse behind the scenes while the Book Interrupted women discuss puppies, being the pack leader, misguided pet names and medications gone wrong.
Discussion Points:

Introducing Meredith’s puppy
Mixing pet breeds
Puppies sharp teeth
Becoming a pack leader
Forest fires
Lost dogs
Misguided pet names
Medications gone wrong

Mentioned on this episode of Book Interrupted:
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Book Interrupted YouTube Channel
Book Interrupted Facebook Book Club Group
Cesar Milan 3 Books Collection Set (How to Raise the Perfect Dog, Cesar's Way: Everyday Guide to Understanding & Correcting Common Dog Problems & Be the Pack Leader)
Twilight Breaking Dawn (Baby Vampires)