41 min
Ep. 175 Family Family by Laurie Frankel The Reader's Couch
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Family and social media can be loving and bring us together, but they can get complicated and messy fast. In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Laurie Frankel, whose novel "Family Family" unravels the layers of family, specifically an adoptive family, as seen through the eyes of her protagonist, India Allwood, her adoptive daughter Fig and the daughter she gave up for adoption Rebecca. Laurie's journey as an adoptive mother lends authenticity to the narrative, highlighting the complexities and the rich tapestry of relationships within a family, all wrapped up with her signature humor and depth.
We also peel back the layers of the online world, and Laurie and I acknowledge its power to both unite and isolate us. Plus, our protagonist, India's narrative in "Family Family" is a powerful allegory for our times, where the digital age is a double-edged sword, and the definition of family extends beyond traditional blood ties.
BOOK:
Family Family by Laurie Frankel on Amazon or Bookshop.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience! Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.
THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2024 SPRING READING GUIDESpring into reading this season! Download your free copy of The 2024 Spring Reading Guide when you visit springreadingguide.com. This year's guide has twenty-one books organized across six categories, plus fun recipes, spring activities, lifestyle tips, and more. So download your free copy and discover your next favorite book!
Family and social media can be loving and bring us together, but they can get complicated and messy fast. In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Laurie Frankel, whose novel "Family Family" unravels the layers of family, specifically an adoptive family, as seen through the eyes of her protagonist, India Allwood, her adoptive daughter Fig and the daughter she gave up for adoption Rebecca. Laurie's journey as an adoptive mother lends authenticity to the narrative, highlighting the complexities and the rich tapestry of relationships within a family, all wrapped up with her signature humor and depth.
We also peel back the layers of the online world, and Laurie and I acknowledge its power to both unite and isolate us. Plus, our protagonist, India's narrative in "Family Family" is a powerful allegory for our times, where the digital age is a double-edged sword, and the definition of family extends beyond traditional blood ties.
BOOK:
Family Family by Laurie Frankel on Amazon or Bookshop.
SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:
Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.
MORE RESOURCES:
Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience! Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.
THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2024 SPRING READING GUIDESpring into reading this season! Download your free copy of The 2024 Spring Reading Guide when you visit springreadingguide.com. This year's guide has twenty-one books organized across six categories, plus fun recipes, spring activities, lifestyle tips, and more. So download your free copy and discover your next favorite book!
41 min