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Margaret Atwood: "We All Have Bits of Hopefulness Built In"

Margaret Atwood: "We All Have Bits of Hopefulness Built In"

FromRead with Jenna


Margaret Atwood: "We All Have Bits of Hopefulness Built In"

FromRead with Jenna

ratings:
Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Oct 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Margaret Atwood is a living legend. The Canadian author and poet has written over 50 books and has been published in more than 45 countries. Her 1985 classic "The Handmaid's Tale" garnered acclaim and alarm, predicting a dystopian future in which women had no rights. Now in her 80s, she recently released her new book, "Old Babes in the Wood," a collection of 15 short stories. Jenna Bush Hager visited Atwood's alma mater, the University of Toronto, where the two sat down to discuss her childhood, career and upcoming memoir. Follow the ‘Read with Jenna’ podcast now to hear new episodes every week. And the fun doesn’t stop here! Want to join our Read with Jenna community of book lovers? You can find our monthly book list and sign up for our newsletter here: TODAY.com/ReadwithJenna You can also find us on Instagram on @ReadwithJenna
Released:
Oct 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (16)

In this podcast, TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager brings you intimate, entertaining, and revealing conversations with her favorite writers. Hear from authors as they share their creative process, their love of books, and what inspires them to share their stories with the world. Join Jenna as she continues her mission to connect readers, create conversations and share her love of reading. Follow ‘Read with Jenna’ for new episodes every week.