In this special episode, we have a candid conversation on Mental Health. We discuss the stigmas, where they come from and how to fight them.

We also discuss Jollene’s favorite childhood author, Robert Munsch, his work and how mental illness has affected him. We explore other children’s book with common adult themes. Who knew children’s book addressed adulthood so eloquently?

Please know that you are not alone if you suffer from a mental illness. Talking to someone helps. Here are a few resources to help you, or a love one.

Canadian Resources

https://ontario.cmha.ca/documents/are-you-in-crisis/

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/mental-health-services/mental-health-get-help.html

https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/mental-health-care-in-canada-where-to-find-help-1.3767445

American Resources

https://www.mentalhealth.gov/get-help/immediate-help

UK Resources

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/

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Today, we discuss Beyonce's historical Vogue cover and how her family's history informed her motherhood.

We also discuss Sheila Heti's book "Motherhood". In "Motherhood", Sheila Heti asks what is gained and what is lost when a woman becomes a mother, treating the most consequential decision of early adulthood with candor.

Join us as discuss what this book represents in the literary world and the themes explored.

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Fresh from our summer vacation, we are back for another season of MisRead with one of the hottest book of the summer "How to love a Jamaican" by Alexia Arthurs.

Synopsis of "How to love a Jamaican": A collection of short stories about Jamaican immigrants and their families back home.

Join us as discuss what this book represents in the literary world and the themes explored.

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In this final episode of Season 1, Jollene and Cassie share their honest thoughts on their guest and the subjects explored during the first season of MisRead.

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Award Winning author Heather O'Neill, writer of cult favorite "Lullabies for Little Criminals" and "The Lonely Hearts Hotel", joins us on this week's episode of MisRead and shares her favorite books, her writing process and what it's like to be a young mother in the literary world.

To find Heather:

https://twitter.com/lethal_heroine?lang=fr

https://www.harpercollins.ca/author/cr-100079/heather-oneill/

http://editionsalto.com/auteurs/heather-oneill/

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In this special episode of MisRead, get to know one of the co-host, Jollene as she explores the wonderful world of medical suspense novels.

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In this special episode of MisRead, get to know one of the co-host, Cassie, as she shares a summer reading list, just in time for beach days.

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Walter Mosley called her the Emile Zola of the hip hop generation, and others praised her for providing a new voice to the most marginalized. In this classic tale, Sister Souljah brings to life Winter Santiaga, the young wealthy daughter of a prominent drug-dealing family.But when a cold wind blows her life in a direction she never expected, she is put to the test of a lifetime.

Join us as discuss what this book represents in the literary world, the themes explored and the long-lasting impact it's had.

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MisRead is a book podcast where we review books, discuss topics and provide social commentary on what's happening today, hosted by Cassie and Jollene.

On our first episode, we discuss the viral article penned by Junot Diaz for the New Yorker and the allegations brought against him. We review the sensational debut novel by Akwaeke Emezi "Freshwater" and share what is on our TBR (To be read) list.

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In this episode of MisRead, we dissect Peggy McIntosh's famous article "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" and we take a deep dive into today's poetry: Rupi Kaur, Danez Smith, Nayyirah Waheed and Warsan Shire.

To read the article: http://www.winnipeg.ca/clerks/boards/citizenequity/pdfs/white_privilege.pdf

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