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61. Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
61. Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner
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Length:
37 minutes
Released:
Jan 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Fleishman is in Trouble tells the story of Toby, a successful NYC doctor whose almost ex-wife Rachel has vanished, leaving him alone with their two children. But is she the selfish, self-absorbed, neglectful mother he portrays? It’s been described as a Trojan Horse of a novel, a sharp, dry portrait of the blind spots that come with male privilege and entitlement. But what did Laura’s book club make of it? Listen in to find out. • This Tom Hanks Story Will Help You Feel Less Bad (New York Times) How Taffy Brodesser-Akner Thrives on Stress (Real Simple magazine)
Released:
Jan 26, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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