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Taffy Brodesser-Akner Writes Real People — Not Likable Ones
Jul 8, 2024
Author Taffy Brodesser-Akner discusses humanizing characters, inspired by her journalist background. She delves into writing about wealth and family dynamics, reflecting on teaching, American Jewish traditions, and navigating identity complexities.
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- The novel highlights the importance of humanizing distant figures in writing.
- Generational trauma impacts family dynamics, exploring themes of wealth and survival.
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The Impact of Family Trauma
The novel explores the aftermath of a wealthy businessman's kidnapping on his family. 40 years later, the children struggle with anxiety, sex addiction, and depression, hinting at their unresolved trauma. The dwindling family fortune highlights their internal struggles as they avoid facing their past. Taffy Brodesser-Ackner delves into the complex effects of generational trauma on family dynamics.
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