The Perks Of Being A Book Lover Podcast

S. 6 Ep. 140 - YOLO So Polo with guest Courtney Maum 7-6-22


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In this last episode of Season 6, we feature a writer who we had the pleasure of meeting in real life at Carmichael’s Bookstore during a leg of her book tour. Courtney Maum is a celebrated author of literary fiction but her latest book is a memoir about how a return to horse riding in her late 30s helped her rediscover herself. It isn’t uncommon at all for women to lose themselves in their roles as mothers or wives or employees and forget what it is that brings them joy and passion and a sense of fun. 


Courtney’s book, The Year of the Horses, follows her through personal losses and professional challenges and her ultimate decision to saddle up and not only ride again but take on a new equine endeavor–polo.  Her book has been named "A Best Read for Mental Health" by The Today Show and also appears on Amazon's list of Best Books of 2022.

 

Books Mentioned in this Episode:

1- The Year of the Horses by Courtney Maum

2- Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jessmyn Ward
3- Navigate Your Stars by Jessmyn Ward
4- It's Great to Suck at Something: The Exceptional Benefits of Being Unexceptional by Karen Rinaldi
5- What's So Funny: A Cartoonist's Memoir by David Sipress
6- Woman Eating by Claire Kohda
7- The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw
 
Movies mentioned--
1- Interview With the Vampire (1994)
2- Bob and the Trees (2015)
3- Down With the King (2021)
 

You can find Courtney Maum on Instagram @cbmaum

FB Courtney Maum and her website courtneymaum.com

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