Episode 39: Women Talking by Miriam Toews

This week we are 4 women talking about Miriam Toews' award winning novel Women Talking, and there is MUCH to talk about. Shelly is joined by FIRST TIME GUEST! @staceysimpsonduke(improv friend, co pastor of the First Baptist Church of Ann Arbor)and also Lauren and Claire(good friends and damn good writers themselves). Based on true events-see 'Ghost Rapes of Bolivia', this novel often reads like a greek tragedy. It can be triggering. Be warned. We discuss the nature of forgiveness, the difference between being 'ignorant' and 'uneducated', how suffering at any level fills the space allowed, making decisions in the middle of trauma and rage, and of course there is some ranting about the patriarchy. READ THIS BOOK. It is calling out to you with the resiliency of the human spirit and the power of women talking. Also, check out Stacy Simpson Duke's writing at seeingthesacred.com and earthchicknits.com.

Guests: Stacy Simpson Duke, Lauren Bridges Santana, Claire Forster