Jessica Keener and Susan Henderson

About this episode

Jessica Keener discusses her new book 'Evening Begins the Day' with Susan Henderson.

Wednesday, Mar 25 : P&T was pleased to welcome Jessica Keener to celebrate and discuss her new book Evening Begins the Day: inspired by the "Counting of the Omer," a 49 day ritual of thinking and discussing, that coincides with a cast of characters in the midst of change. Jessica was joined in conversation by Susan Henderson, author of The Flicker of Old Dreams and Up from the Blue.

People in this episode

Guests: Jessica Keener, Susan Henderson

Topics covered

• books
• rituals
• change

Keywords

• Counting of the Omer
• Evening Begins the Day
• The Flicker of Old Dreams
• Up from the Blue

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Evening Begins the Day, The Flicker of Old Dreams, Up from the Blue

Books & works: Evening Begins the Day, The Flicker of Old Dreams, Up from the Blue

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