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On Faith, Fiction and Generational Wisdom: Writing Stories That Live Out the Word with Sara Brunsvold (E154)
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In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sara Brunvsold. Sara is Christy Award-winning author of The Extraordinary Deaths of Mrs. Kip and The Divine Proverb of Streusel. She creates stories that boldly engage contemporary issues through the lens of hope and unshakable faith. Her passion is to connect with readers first through books, then through meaningful conversation. Today we are hear to discuss her latest novel, The Atlas of Untold Stories. What a joy it was to have her back on the show, you can listen to her previously on Ep. 61! Sara’s books are truly food for the soul, and today’s conversation is no exception.
Episode Highlights:
- The inspiration behind The Atlas of Untold Stories and the real-life road trip possibilities.
- Why she gravitates toward writing older characters.
- How growing up in an intergenerational household shaped her storytelling.
- Her love for author events and connecting with readers in real life.
- Her thoughtfully curated book flight for this episode:
- An American classic, a road trip novel and a story centered on a mother-daughter relationship.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Sara’s work, this conversation will leave you inspired and encouraged. Tune in for a heartwarming look at storytelling, legacy, and the untold stories that shape our lives.
Connect with Sara Brunvold:
Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
- The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom
- Tramp for the Lord by Corrie ten Boom
- My Antonia by Willa Cather
- To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
- The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
- Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See
Book Flight
- The Memory Library by Kate Storey
- The Road Before Us by Janine Rosche
- O Pioneers by Willa Cather
Be sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening!
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