Jodi Picoult on sexism, Donald Trump and why everyone has a "what if?" moment

Jodi Picoult on sexism, Donald Trump and why everyone has a "what if?" moment

This week I’m chatting to a woman who is the very definition of a Bestseller. Jodi Picoult has written 24 global smash hits (including A Spark of Light and Small Great Things) all with her inimitable mix of hard hitting issues and intimate personal stories, and her last eight novels have debuted at No 1 in the New York Times bestseller list. Her new novel, The Book of Two Ways, is a page turning exploration of life, death, grief and the biggest question of all - what would our lives look like if we’d taken a different path? Who doesn’t wonder that sometimes/often/all the time?* (*delete as applicable!)? Over a cup of coffee as big as her head, Jodi shares her own ‘what if’ moment, why covid-19 makes her fear for women’s position in society and why she’s angrier than ever. Put it this way she’s a fierce defender of women’s rights and an outspoken critic of Donald Trump…! (Jodi was sitting in her attic on America's East coast so apologies in advance if the transatlantic quality is occasionally a bit shonky.) The Shift (on life after 40) with Sam Baker is hosted by Sam Baker, produced by Emily Sandford. I’d love to hear what you think - please let me know on twitter @sambaker or instagram @theothersambaker • The Shift - How I (lost and) found myself after 40 - and you can too is out now in hardback and available to buy here. • The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult is out now in hardback and available to buy here. Jodi's book recommendation: Beach Read by Emily Henry is available to buy in paperback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Raynor Winn on the power of hope & becoming a public person at 60 - THE SHIFT REVISITED

Raynor Winn on the power of hope & becoming a public person at 60 - THE SHIFT REVISITED

It's January (Again! So soon!) so, rather than give up everything, this month we're revisiting a host of episodes that are all about a little inspiration. First up the one and only Raynor Winn... --- ...

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Lindsey Hilsum on menopause in a warzone and why going grey is NOT brave - THE SHIFT REVISITED

Lindsey Hilsum on menopause in a warzone and why going grey is NOT brave - THE SHIFT REVISITED

This week we're revisiting one of my favourite episodes from one of the first series. It was back in the day when it was still taboo to talk about menopause, so getting a so-called hardened war report...

26 Joulu 202340min

Nina Stibbe on menopause, middle age and midlife sex scenes - THE SHIFT REVISITED

Nina Stibbe on menopause, middle age and midlife sex scenes - THE SHIFT REVISITED

Last week, Nina Stibbe joined me on The Shift bookclub (if you're not a member, I've taken the "lock" off for a week or so, so you can check it out on Youtube) to talk about her new memoir, Went to Lo...

19 Joulu 202333min

Miriam Margolyes on the power of living a life with no secrets

Miriam Margolyes on the power of living a life with no secrets

It’s the final episode of the season and all my podcasting dreams have come true. Because my guest this week - by popular demand and a whole ton of begging - is the one, the only, the legend that is M...

12 Joulu 202350min

Bee Wilson on how cooking helped her heal after divorce

Bee Wilson on how cooking helped her heal after divorce

My guest today is a food writer’s food writer. Beloved by such luminaries as Nigella Lawson, Diana Henry and Yotam Ottolenghi, Bee Wilson may be a bestselling food writer and newspaper columnist (she ...

5 Joulu 202352min

Patricia Cornwell on how writing helped her take back control of her life

Patricia Cornwell on how writing helped her take back control of her life

My guest this week is the crime writing legend, Patricia Cornwell. Patricia wrote her first novel about forensic pathologist kay scarpetta in 1990. Called Postmortem, it was such a hit it became the f...

28 Marras 202344min

Lindsey Kelk on grief, gynae hell and why she's had enough of ageism in romcoms

Lindsey Kelk on grief, gynae hell and why she's had enough of ageism in romcoms

Anyone else feel in serious need a romcom right now? I know I do. And my guest today has your back. Lindsey Kelk’s unashamedly feel good fiction has won her a legion of fans from the queen Marian Keye...

21 Marras 202356min

Dr Gladys McGarey: a 102-year-old shares their life lessons

Dr Gladys McGarey: a 102-year-old shares their life lessons

A few months ago I read an article that took my breath away. The author was 102 years old and in it she wrote candidly about losing her partner in life and work after 46 years. Not because he passed a...

14 Marras 202344min

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