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Ep. #399 - Maaza Mengiste, author of The Shadow King
Ep. #399 - Maaza Mengiste, author of The Shadow King
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Dec 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
On today's episode, Adam interviews Maaza Mengiste about her new novel, The Shadow King. This book tells the story of Mussolini's 1935 invasion of Ethiopia and how it changed lives forever on both sides. Maaza shares the incredible true story of her ancestor who fought for her right to join the Ethiopian army to defend her home, the paths her research led her down, and so much more.
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This episode is sponsored by https://literatibooks.com/. Use our promo code PROBOOKNERDS for $20 off your first box of teacher-curated books and beautiful artwork for kids! These unique gifts also feature some amazing holiday themes this month!
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Released:
Dec 9, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
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