In this episode, we discuss Chinua Achebe's novel 'Anthills of the Savannah' focusing on what the role of a writer should be in society. We also talk about the role of women and the importance of our involvement in all facets of society. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com

Bookversations

Anthills Of The Savannah - What is the Role of a Writer in Society?

In this episode, we discuss Devon Franklin and Megan Good's 'The Wait,' a book about the power of celibacy. We talk about our society's obsession with sex, the importance of delayed gratification and what to look for in a potential spouse. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com

The Wait - Is Religion Anti-Sex?

In this episode, we discuss neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi's 'When Breath Becomes Air.' We ask the question of what makes life meaningful, explore the difference between a job and a calling and lastly, a definition of patience from the book that we believe the world needs! We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com

When Breath Becomes Air - What Makes Life Meaningful?

In this episode, we discuss Chimamanda's Americanah focusing on her examination of blackness and race, mental health and immigration and finally prosperity gospel and the task of writing likeable black female protagonists. Email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com

Americanah - Blackness, Immigration and Love

In this episode, we talk about Brené Brown's Daring Greatly focusing on the importance of courage and vulnerability in today's society, fitting in vs. belonging as Muslims and the transformational impact of differentiating between shame and guilt. Email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com.

Daring Greatly – What's Worth Doing Even If You Fail?

In this episode, we talk about Taiye Selasi's Ghana Must Go focusing on pride and masculinity, the immigrant experience and the dangers of comparison. Email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com

Ghana Must Go – Compromise vs Sacrifice in Marriage

Welcome to the teaser episode of Bookversations! In this episode, we introduce ourselves and the reasons behind this podcast. We also talk about Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Purple Hibiscus focusing on love and discipline. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Email us at bookversationspod@gmail.com.

Teaser: Introduction x Purple Hibiscus

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