The Secret Life of Writers by Tablo

Andrew Solomon on a lifetime writing about humanity, surviving the Pacific Ocean and the power of listening


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Featuring: how Andrew’s life has changed; living with uncertainty; his travel writing over the last thirty years and what still rings true today; experiences in Cambodia and Rwanda; one of the most memorable musical evenings of Andrew’s life that took place in Afghanistan; an early calling to write; 20 years since The Noonday Demon came out; what has been effective in treating his own depression; the ability to listen without passing judgement; Andrew’s family and the families he writes about; how the legal system is so behind in defining family today; polygamy and polyamory; books that have brought Andrew solace. We discuss the body of Andrew’s work, what he has been working on and the books we can look forward to in the future.
You can find Andrew Solomon's books at all good bookshops including:
- McNally Jackson in NY https://www.mcnallyjackson.com
- Better Read than Dead in Sydney: https://www.betterread.com.au
- Shakespeare and Company in Paris: https://shakespeareandcompany.com
- London Review Bookshop in London https://www.londonreviewbookshop.co.uk
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