“We are nothing more than humans, and that’s nothing less than astounding”

Episode 108: Imbolo Mbue’s ”How Beautiful We Were” Part II

Episode 108: Imbolo Mbue’s ”How Beautiful We Were” Part II

Hello, strawberry-banana smoothies! This week, we're back to finish up our discussion of How Beautiful We Were by Imbolo Mbue! This book touches on some beautiful themes and we're excited to get into it. However, there is a heavyyyyy trigger warning for the entire episode--touching on themes such as sexual assault, massacre, loss of family, government violence, rape, and general apathy towards the human condition. So please do take care of yourselves!

Intro/Question: 00:07 – 23:42

Plot Summary: 24:03 – 1:03:30

Discussion: 1:03:42 – 1:52:19

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Episode 109: Tanya Boteju’s ”Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens” Part I

Episode 109: Tanya Boteju’s ”Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens” Part I

Episode 107: Imbolo Mbue’s ”How Beautiful We Were” Part I

Episode 107: Imbolo Mbue’s ”How Beautiful We Were” Part I