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The Good Earth

Book • 1931
The Good Earth is a historical fiction novel that follows the life of Wang Lung, a poor Chinese farmer, and his wife O-Lan as they navigate the challenges of rural life, including famine and social change.

Through their story, Pearl S. Buck explores themes of family, tradition, and the human condition.

The novel won the Pulitzer Prize in 1932 and remains a celebrated work of literature.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

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Angela Duckworth
as a book she recently read, written by an outsider about a different culture.
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Brother Phap Huu
as an author Thich Nhat Hanh liked because she understood the suffering of colonialism.
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Roots and Renewal (Episode #91)
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Angela Duckworth
when discussing a book she recently read.
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Mentioned by James Mukuyama when discussing his upbringing and the impact of his parents' values.
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411: Faith, Family, and Flag, with General James "Mook" Mukoyama
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Scott Kelly
as a great example of life in China before the revolution.
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Mentioned as the novel Thalberg was working on an adaptation of when he was pitched 'Gone with the Wind'.
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Justin Long
, as one that she read when she was nine or ten.
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