Ellie On An Island: Recent Episodes

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You are only free when you realize you belong no place—you belong every place—no place at all. The price is high. The reward is great. –Maya Angelou

What is your take on the above quote? Brené Brown, researcher of shame, vulnerability, empathy and courage, despite her respect and admiration for Maya Angelou, could not agree with her. Join me in this episode as we talk about true belonging.

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Join me in this episode as we explore The Namesake by Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri. Meet the Gangulis on their journey from Calcutta to Cambridge, Massachusetts. Follow Ashoke and Ashima as they get to know America, celebrate every small success and go through heartbreaks. Follow all the events that happen forming the life of Gogol, including giving him his very name.

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Join me in this episode as we talk about New York Times bestseller and Good Morning America Book Club pick The Maid by Nita Prose. See the world through the eyes of a neurodivergent maid, Molly.

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Do you regret a decision you made in the past and always wonder what would have happened had you chosen differently? In this episode, we'll talk about this by reviewing the book The Midnight Library written by Matt Haig.