Episode 86: Tracey Lindberg’s ”Birdie” Part 1

Hello, Colorful Cast of Literary Listeners! That’s right ya’ll, Marci and Ako are back with our regularly-scheduled programming! And today we are staying on script and reading Ako’s pick, Birdie by Tracey Lindberg. So join Marci and Ako as they meander through this 21st Néhiyaw (Cree) novel of self-discovery.

Introduction: 00:22 – 24:15

Plot Summary: 24:35 – 40:35

Discussion: 40:49 – 1:05:53

Content Warning: childhood sexual abuse, familial physical abuse, sexual violence, indoctrination, abandonment, psychiatric hospitals, being unhoused.

Also here are some links to the Canadian podcasts mentioned on the show: Secret Life of Canada & Media Indigena!