
The Petite Polymath
Book review and cultural musings. What’s not to love?!
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Nov 17, 2024 • 16min
Nov 17, 2024 the petite polymath
The Will of the Many— John Islington

Oct 23, 2024 • 17min
Oct 23, 2024 petite polymath
James—Percival Everett

Nov 13, 2023 • 25min
Nov 13, 2023 the petite polymath
Daniel Immerwahr, author of 'How to Hide an Empire,' and Abraham Verghese, author of 'The Covenant of Water,' engage in a captivating dialogue about the hidden complexities of American history and medicine. Immerwahr sheds light on overlooked territories like Puerto Rico and Guam, while Verghese explores themes of cultural understanding in Southern India, including caste struggles and interfaith dynamics. Together, they discuss the enduring impacts of imperialism and the importance of empathy, kindness, and embracing life's uncertainties.

Aug 5, 2023 • 20min
Aug 5, 2023 the petite polymath
Making all things new— Ilia Delio
The return of the gods- Jonathan Kahn

Apr 30, 2023 • 14min
Apr 30, 2023 the petite polymath
Biography of X— Catherine Lacey

Apr 23, 2023 • 13min
Apr 23, 2023 the petite polymath
What Looks Like Bravery — Laurel Braitman

Apr 21, 2023 • 14min
Apr 20, 2023 the petite polymath
Erasure— Percival Everett

Mar 25, 2023 • 11min
Mar 25, 2023 the petite polymath
My own writing 😬

Mar 7, 2023 • 14min
Mar 6, 2023 the petite Polymath
The Portrait of a Mirror— A. Natasha Joukovsky

Feb 27, 2023 • 19min
Feb 26, 2023 the petite polymath
Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow - Gabrielle Zevin
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