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Rerun: #460 Mary Roach (Oct 2021)

Nov 29, 2023
58:18
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Mary Roach, author of 'Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law,' discusses exploring taboo subjects, finding interesting material in lesser-known realms, and the importance of breaking through taboos to have healthy conversations.
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  • Mary Roach explores taboo topics to uncover interesting material and promote healthy conversations.
  • Roach's writing style incorporates humor derived from unexpected and peculiar situations, making her work witty and entertaining.

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Exploring Untouched Topics

Mary Roach's books delve into subjects that are often considered taboo or overlooked. She is drawn to these topics because they offer fresh and interesting material that is rarely explored. Roach believes that it is important to break down societal taboos and have open discussions about these subjects. She aims to spark conversations and shed light on areas that are often left unexplored.

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