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Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations
Bookish Flights is the place to talk books and reading. This podcast focuses on connection, storytelling and the transformative power of books. Each episode invites guests to share the three books that have influenced them, unlocking their wisdom and how it changed their lives. Books are a bridge that connects us, a remedy for loneliness, and the best conversational currency to be the most interesting person in the room! Rooted in the belief that stories shape who we are, this podcast brings people together through a shared love of literature. Perfect for book lovers, Bookish Flights inspires listeners to discover the books that can shape their own lives.
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- What are the best fiction and non-fiction books to read?
- Which books should I add to my reading list?
- How can I find more time to read?
- What are the best books for exploring new genres?
- What books are perfect for my kids?
- What is the publishing journey like for authors?
- What books do my favorite authors love to read?
Discover book recommendations across a wide range of genres, including historical fiction, romantasy, rom-coms, mysteries, thrillers and personal development. Check out the website www.bookishflights.com to see book club picks and the wide range of book flights.
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read Recommendations
Telling Her Story: Honoring a Life Through Memoir with Sandra Schnakenburg (E147)
In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sandra Schnakenburg. She is a dual American/Australian citizen. Sandy earned a BS in finance and international business at Arizona State University and an MBA specializing in finance and accounting at the University of Southern California. She left a career in corporate finance in 2010 to sutdy creative nonfiction. She has completed writing courses at Rice University. Writespace, and The Writers University in Houston. When not writing, you will find Sandra enjoying her family, nature, hiking, skiing, biking, cooking, yoga and walking her dogs. She and her husband, Karl, currently split their time between Houston, TX and Park City, Utah.
Episode Highlights:
- Sandy shares the deeply personal story behind The Housekeeper’s Secret, a memoir written from her point of view that uncovers the life of Lee, her beloved housekeeper and a guiding light in her youth.
- Reflections on childhood, identity and the privilege and responsibility of telling someone else’s story with care.
- A meaningful discussion on parenting and the importance of fostering a sense of purpose in our children’s lives.
- Insights into Sandy’s transition from a finance career to creative nonfiction writing and how she approaches the craft.
- Thoughts on perseverance in writing, including the staggering statistic that 97% of people who want to write a book don’t finish.
- Encouragement for aspiring writers about the ever-evolving journey of authorship and the humbling lessons each new project brings.
- Sandy’s book flight includes the books she devoured that influenced her voice and helped shape her memoir.
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Show Notes
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Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- The War of Art by Stephen Pressfield
- Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
- The Untethered Soul by Michael A. Singer
- The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Book Flight
- The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
- The Fact of the Body by Alex Marzano-Lesnevich
- The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho
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