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Rebecca Dwight Bruff: Unearthing Untold Stories - Trouble The Water

March 07, 2025 • Christine • Season 7 • Episode 5

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In this episode of Wonder Boldly, host Christine Santos welcomes award-winning author Rebecca Dwight Bruff.

Rebecca shares her journey from being a United Methodist pastor to uncovering the powerful story of Robert Smalls—a journey that led her to leave her job and move across the country to bring his story to life. She and Christine discuss the impact of storytelling, preserving overlooked histories, and the emotional depth of writing from another’s perspective.

Rebecca also reflects on personal grief, the unwavering support of her late husband, and the role of community in her work. With her acclaimed novel Trouble the Water earning multiple awards, she continues to champion the power of stories to inspire, foster empathy, and drive change.

Rebecca believes deeply in the power of stories to inspire curiosity, cultivate empathy, and catalyze change. Every story matters.

Substack: rebeccabruff.substack.com
Facebook: facebook.com/becbruff
Facebook: facebook.com/RebeccaBruffAuthor
Instagram: rebeccabruff.author
Bluesky: @rbruff.bsky.social
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-dwight-bruff/

Book - Trouble the Water: https://bookshop.org/p/books/trouble-the-water-rebecca-dwight-bruff/9114194?ean=9781633938076&next=t&next=t

Book - Trouble the Water: https://www.amazon.com/Trouble-Water-Rebecca-Dwight-Bruff/dp/1633938093

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