Happier with Gretchen Rubin Ep. 507: Happier Book Club: Elizabeth Strout Talks About Love & Secrets in “Tell Me Everything”
Nov 6, 2024
In this engaging conversation with Elizabeth Strout, the award-winning author of "Olive Kitteridge," we dive into her new novel, "Tell Me Everything." Strout discusses the intricate emotional dynamics among her characters, highlighting themes of love, loneliness, and the quest for connection. The narrative's depth is explored, revealing how storytelling unveils hidden lives. Elizabeth also shares insights into her unique creative process, crafting scenes independently before weaving them into a rich, cohesive tapestry.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring 'Tell Me Everything'
02:50 • 5min
Exploring Literary Depth: Contextual Revelations in 'Tell Me Everything'
08:06 • 2min
Unrecorded Lives and Storytelling
09:36 • 15min
Navigating Menopause and Creative Writing
24:41 • 5min
Unpacking Narrative Structures
29:34 • 13min