ABC: Geraldine Brooks on Memoir, Fiction & War Reporting
About this episode
Geraldine Brooks discusses her memoir, novels, and experiences as a war correspondent.
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her memoir, acclaimed novels, and early career as a war correspondent. She reflects on the experiences that shaped her writing, the intersection of history and fiction, and the personal stories behind her work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: David M. Rubenstein
Guest: Geraldine Brooks
Topics covered
- memoir
- fiction
- war reporting
- writing
- history
Keywords
- Geraldine Brooks
- memoir
- fiction
- war correspondent
- Pulitzer Prize
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Books & works: Pulitzer Prize
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