Book of my Life: Alejandra Ortiz about We the living by Ayn Rand

6 December 2024 Podcast

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Listen now to the Book of My Life podcast, in which writers talk about their favourite book: the book that inspires or moves them; the book that has shaped their artistic, moral or intellectual compass. In short: the book they would recommend to everyone. This podcast is a re-release of the live programme, part of the annual Writers Unlimited International Literature Festival The Hague.

In this (mostly) English-language episode, Alejandra Ortiz chose We the Living by Ayn Rand as her favourite book. First published in 1936, the novel portrays the impact of the Russian Revolution on three people who demand the right to live their own lives and pursue their own happiness.

During the 2024 Writers Unlimited Festival, she spoke with Abdelkader Benali about how this book has inspired and moved her.

In this first series of the Book of My Life podcast, we are not only bringing back recent conversations, but also delving into the archives. To celebrate 30 years of Writers Unlimited, we have selected a number of episodes from the past that have stayed with us over the years, from both Book of My Life and Text of My Life.

This podcast is released in the run-up to the annual Writers Unlimited International Literature Festival The Hague. Listen to the podcast here or on your favourite podcast platform.

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