Alice Munro, a Nobel Prize-winning Canadian short story writer, reflects on her tumultuous life and complex family dynamics. Discover the unsettling revelations of familial betrayal as her daughter Andrea confronts a painful past involving abuse. Munro's exploration of child sexual abuse in her work intertwines with her personal trauma, shaping her literary themes. The discussion navigates the intricacies of human relationships, trust, and emotional healing, all while revealing the profound impact of trauma on creativity and narrative voice.

"Alice Munro, Canadian writer known for her short stories about ordinary women and men," discusses her masterpiece novella "The Love of a Good Woman" in this episode. The hosts explore Munro's storytelling style, compare it to Stephen King's work, and discuss director Rob Reiner's impact. They also introduce historical context and share personal experiences, like dining out and observing a submerged car. The chapter ends with a detailed description of Bud's chaotic household. The hosts speculate on the mysterious story, promising more revelations to come.

Margaret Atwood joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss "Corrie," by Alice Munro, from a 2010 issue of the magazine. Atwood is the author of numerous collections of poetry, stories, and novels, including "The Handmaid's Tale," "The Blind Assassin," which won the Booker Prize in 2000, and "Stone Mattress." A winner of the Franz Kafka Prize and the Governor General's Award, among others, she will publish "The Testaments," a sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale," in September. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Explore Alice Munro's only novel 'Lives of Girls and Women' in this podcast. Dive into discussions on themes of honesty, religion, shame, and humor. Uncover the complexities of the novel through analyses on family dynamics, character relationships, and the interlocking short story structure.

Alice Munro, award-winning Canadian author, discusses her short story 'Axis' with Lauren Groff. They explore Munro's mastery of time and structure, as well as feminist themes and narrative techniques. They also delve into the significance of Avi's dream and the hidden meaning behind it.