JUST FYI POD: Conversations about Culture, Ideas, and Life JUST FYI POD: CULTURE: "Ten Novels That Changed Our Lives: #7"
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Nov 26, 2024 The hosts share humorous family anecdotes alongside literary insights. They discuss Flannery O'Connor's 'The Violent Bear It Away' and Paul Horgan's 'Things As They Are', emphasizing their cultural significance. The conversation touches on the misconceptions surrounding education and the importance of self-learning. Richard's emotional growth and loss highlight the interplay of innocence and adulthood. Music reflecting lost innocence is explored, along with O'Connor's life, faith themes, and the grotesque in literature, culminating in reflections on redemption.
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Amy's North Carolina Trip
- Amy Welborn recounts babysitting her grandchildren and chatting with writer Sally Thomas.
- Thomas's latest novel, "Works of Mercy," was published by Wise Blood Books.
Caleb's Signing
- Chris Barnett's son, Caleb, signed with the University of Alabama to play baseball.
- Barnett enjoyed being on the field before a football game as a lifelong Alabama fan.
Introduction to Paul Horgan
- Chris Barnett researched Paul Horgan online, discovering he's a significant writer.
- Amy Welborn was introduced to Horgan by George Weigel, who recommended "Things As They Are."