Bestselling author and memoirist Maggie O'Farrell joins Elizabeth Day to discuss resurrecting untold women's stories, balancing writing and parenthood, and redefining success as a writer. O'Farrell shares her personal journey, reflecting on the impact of illness on her life and the physical repercussions she still faces. They delve into the emotional weight of losing a child, the importance of connecting with readers, and the joy of freely expressing oneself through writing.