Book of my Life: Cynthia McLeod about 'Gone with the Wind' by Margaret Mitchell

13 December 2024 Podcast

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Listen to the Book of My Life podcast, where writers share the book that has inspired or moved them—the book that has shaped their artistic, moral, or intellectual compass. In short, the book they recommend to everyone. This podcast is a re-publication of the live program, part of the annual Writers Unlimited International Literature Festival The Hague.

In this Dutch-language episode, Cynthia McLeod chose Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell as the book of her life. A timeless classic that has touched generations of readers.

The novel tells the captivating story of Scarlett O’Hara, a young woman determined to survive amid the chaos of the American Civil War and its aftermath. Her struggle for love, wealth and independence unfolds in a world torn apart by change and loss. Against this dramatic backdrop, a complex and passionate relationship develops between Scarlett and the charismatic yet elusive Rhett Butler, in a love story that is both tragic and unforgettable.

In a conversation with Hassnae Bouazza during the 2020 Writers Unlimited Festival, McLeod shared how this book has inspired and moved her.

In this first season of the Book of My Life podcast, we’re not only revisiting recent conversations but also diving into the archives. In celebration of 30 years of Writers Unlimited, we’ve selected several memorable episodes from the past—featuring both Book of My Life and Text of My Life—that have stayed with us over the years.

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

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