Makes You Stronger
with Nathan Whitlock, Amy Jones and Terry Fallis
Hosted by CKCU’s Susan Johnston
Parenthood, money, marriage, illness — everyday mini-tragedies morph into snort-worthy comedy when put under Nathan Whitlock's microscope. Lump drives in shivs of self-recognition on every page, along with lines you'll want to share with the stranger sitting next to you on the subway.
Join our host, Susan Johnston, for a lively conversation with three authors whose fiction tackles some of life’s toughest obstacles without skimping on the humour.
Lump, the latest novel by Nathan Whitlock, spotlights Cat, who finds out that she is pregnant, that a lump in her breast is the worst thing it could be, and that her husband has done something unforgivably repulsive, and responds by running away from her marriage and her life.
Pebble & Dove by CBC Literary Prize-winner Amy Jones, is the story of a family falling apart, only to be brought back together again by an unlikely champion—a 1,000-pound aquatic mammal named Pebble.
A New Season, the latest by beloved and bestselling author Terry Fallis is a thoughtful exploration of aging, loss, family, friendship, and love, all told with his trademark humour and heart. Full of sincerity and warmth, it suggests that sometimes, making a change in your life can save your life.
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