Curtis Sittenfeld is the author of a novel called “Prep.” She tells Steve Paulson what she has in common with her lead character and why she feels protective of her.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Anne Strainchamps visits Barbara Moran, a coffee diviner who explains her ancient art and reads the good news in Anne’s grounds.
Whatever happened to feminism? Critic Caitlin Moran thinks it's alive and well - in fact, most women are leading feminist lives even if they don't know it yet. She's here to set them straight.
Psychiatrist Bessel Van Der Kolk's Dangerous Idea? Trauma is a leading public health problem and we have to fix it.
Daphne Sheldrick grew up on a farm in Kenya, raised orphaned animals and later became co-warden of Tsavo National Park. She describes the wonders of elephants.
A philosopher and musician enjoys playing his clarinet with animals, especially whales.
David Gessner is a nature writer who's sick of nature and most nature writing.
Bill Bryson talks with Jim Fleming about the personal stories of some of the people who made great scientific discoveries.
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