Text of my Life: Dominique Goblet about the label on her favorite sauce

20 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 English-language episode, Dominique Goblet talks about the text of her life. At Filmhuis Studio, writers who were guests at the festival read aloud their favourite texts and explained why a poem, excerpt from a novel or song lyric had influenced their lives and work. What memory or feeling does the text still evoke in them today?

This ongoing interview programme, which also gave the audience the opportunity to engage in conversation with the writers, was presented by Wim Brands and Fidan Ekiz.

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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