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  150 Year Laurie Problem (Little...

  Niina Niskanen, Emily Lau

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  Emily and I combined our powers and had an in-depth chat about Laurie Lawrence, his character arc and the lack of it in every-single-little-women adaptation. In the novel, Laurie starts out as a very idle and sometimes pretty misogynistic figure and it is thanks to Amy he becomes a better person, but these elements of him are not in the adaptations. 
  Friedrich Bhaer is based on philosopher Henry David Thoreau. Louisa was in love with him and he appears in literal disguise in all of her novels. He is also based on Alcott's favourite writer, the German poet Goethe. Unlike Greta Gerwig lies to millions of people, Jo and Friedrich never argue in the book, and Friedrich is the one who helps her to become a writer. Laurie is partially based on Alcott's ex, Laddie Wisniewski, and her friend Alf Whitman. She had a maternal relationship with both of these men who were younger than she. One of the goals of the Little Women podcast is to examine these relationships, and how Little Women adaptations ignore their significance. 150 year Laurie problem was the first episode of the Little Women podcast and it has become one of my most downloaded episodes. I am very humbled and happy about this. I do think it is imporant that film industry would pay more attention to his character. I hope you enjoy this chat between Emily and I. 
  Please notice that this is a short-form book, based on a podcast episode. 
  Little Women Podcast is an ongoing series of video essays, articles and podcast episodes that examines the intersections in Louisa May Alcott´s Little Women. 
  Hosted by Alcott essayist Niina Niskanen. Regular visits from literal scholars and Little Women fans.

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  Invasion

  Mike Monsoon

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  The honeymoon is over. Newlyweds Jack and Kristian are just back from their honeymoon, and their idyllic life is about to be rocked by some unwelcome guests. 
  What conspires will test their relationship to the absolute limits. Do they really even know each other at all? And what will they do when faced with a choice of following their heart or giving in to their deepest and darkest desires? 
  Mike Monsoon's new book takes the darkness and naughtiness up a notch in this tale of depravity and betrayal.

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  Navigating Our Way Between Fear...

  Mark Nepo

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  In this 2023 conversation with Justine Willis Toms, poet-philosopher Mark Nepo shares how we can have a direct connection to the attending guiding spirit within. Nepo helps us understand that the heart plays a central role in how our life-force manifests, and considers it one of our greatest resources as a conduit for our intuitive mind.  
  Nepo gives us an analogy from India regarding how to meet fear and pain, which we often inflate, and provides a practical suggestion in “right-sizing” them. He suggests that we describe one, two or three reliable truths which are our personal foundation and which we can return to as we meet the challenges of daily life. He also writes about how the "net of relationship" distributes our suffering. 
  Mark Nepo is the author of many audio learning projects and over 20 books including:Reduced To Joy (Cleis Press 2013)Seven Thousand Ways to Listen: Staying Close To What Is Sacred (Free Press 2012)The One Life We’re Given: Finding the Wisdom That Waits in Your heart (Atria Books 2016)More Together Than Alone: Discovering the Power and Spirit of Community in Our Lives and in the World (Atria Books 2018)Drinking from the River of Light: The Life of Expression (Sounds True 2019)The Book of Soul: 52 Paths to Living What Matters (St. Martin’s Essentials 2020)Surviving Storms: Finding the Strength to Meet Adversity (St. Martins’ Essentials 2022) Falling Down and Getting Up: Discovering Your Inner Resilience and Strength (St. Martins’ Essentials 2023) 
  Interview Date: 6/30/2023         Tags: Mark Nepo, heart mind, head mind, Dante, The Divine Comedy, inner guiding spirit, honor, Indra’s net, fear, inner guide, Philosophy, Personal Transformation, Relationship

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  Athenian Agora and Roman Forum...

  Editors Charles River

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  The center of political and commercial interaction in the Ancient Greek polis was the agora. The word essentially means a gathering place or an open space, and in all Greek city states, the agora was central to all aspects of daily life and commerce. As the agora developed as a civic space, particularly from the 6th century BCE onward in Athens, the architectural splendor of the buildings associated with it became an ever more obvious demonstration of the power and glory of Athenian democracy. In its earliest forms, an agora in maritime cities was invariably situated near the sea, while in inland urban centers, it was usually located at the foot of the hill that normally provided the city’s ultimate defense. The agora was always the oldest part of any city and, as such, and as well as being the commercial hub of the area, also became the center of the religious and political life of the polis. In Homer’s time, an agora might have seats for the comfort of the citizens that had assembled to consult with one another. The city’s oldest sanctuaries were always located either in or very close to the agora itself, and the first festive games were held in its open space.  
  The Roman Empire is the most famous in history, and the center of the far-reaching empire’s activities was located in the Forum, a low area between the Capitoline and Palatine hills in Rome. The topography held a great deal of significance for Romans, and consequently so many layers of myth were laid on top of the landscape and buildings that it is difficult to separate legend from actual historical fact. As a low-lying area near the Tiber river, the Forum was subject to much flooding, and even into the 20th century, the Forum area could flood upwards of over 40 feet above sea level. This would factor significantly in the imagination of Romans, who later ascribed the flooding with saving the city’s founders, Romulus and Remus, from execution.

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  My Father's Suitcase - A story...

  Mary Garden

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  A gripping tale of resilience and survival that offers hope to others who have experienced family violence and suffered at the hands of a sibling.A deeply personal and heart-breaking memoir that explores the troubled relationship between Mary Garden and her younger sister, Anna, who died in 2023 after a short illness. Mary unpacks her life of growing up in New Zealand in the 1950s and ’60s, before making Australia home. She reveals complex layers of intergenerational trauma, including the baggage of her eccentric, deeply flawed father and the secret her mother kept from all of them, revealed only after her death. Mary deals movingly with her sister’s long battle with mental illness and how she once saved Anna’s life. As she unravels these narratives, Mary touches on the guilt and shame familiar to anyone who has had to deal with secrets, violence and ‘madness’ in their family. And she shines a light on sibling abuse, the most common form of abuse in the context of family violence ‒ occurring up to five times as frequently as spousal or parental child abuse ‒ although it is often dismissed as ‘sibling rivalry’. It causes far-reaching, long-lasting harm.

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  Short Stories (Household Words...

  Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell

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  "Dive into the evocative tales of Victorian England with this enchanting audiobook, featuring a selection of short stories by the celebrated author Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. Originally published in 'Household Words,' a journal edited by the literary giant Charles Dickens from 1854 to 1858, these stories take you on a captivating journey through the social landscapes of the era.Gaskell's narratives are a testament to her keen eye for detail and her deep empathy for her characters. She weaves together stories of love, ambition, struggle, and human connection, all set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. As you listen, you'll be transported back to the bustling streets of Victorian towns and villages, meeting a diverse cast of characters who reveal the complexities of their time.These tales are windows into the lives of ordinary people dealing with extraordinary circumstances. Gaskell's storytelling is both poignant and thought-provoking, addressing the moral and social issues of the day with grace and insight.This audiobook is an opportunity to explore the breadth and depth of Gaskell's storytelling and her exploration of the human condition during a transformative period in history. Join us as we rediscover the world of Victorian England through the words of one of its most gifted storytellers."

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