EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 20 MIN
#237 Read With Me: I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
from Grief Magic: Rituals, Tarot & Gentle Conversations about Loss · host Yarrow Magdalena
In this first “Read With Me” episode, I’m sharing reflections on I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman, a haunting, deeply philosophical dystopian novel that unexpectedly became one of the most meaningful books I’ve read recently.I read this during the winter solstice season on the Isle of Lewis, and despite rarely reading dystopian fiction, I found myself profoundly moved by the novel’s exploration of uncertainty, loneliness, curiosity, resilience, and human connection.In this episode, I explore:reading as a nervous system experiencesuspense and anxiety in fictionexistential literature in approachable wayshow imagining “the worst case scenario” can sometimes reduce fearthe resilience of ritual, companionship, and curiosityHere is the link to the free Creative Grief Club, which includes monthly Zoom sessions and the book group on Fable: https://griefmagic.com/free/Thanks for listening!Love,Yarrow
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In this first “Read With Me” episode, I’m sharing reflections on I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman, a haunting, deeply philosophical dystopian novel that unexpectedly became one of the most meaningful books I’ve read recently.I read this during the winter solstice season on the Isle of Lewis, and despite rarely reading dystopian fiction, I found myself profoundly moved by the novel’s exploration of uncertainty, loneliness, curiosity, resilience, and human connection.In this episode, I explore:reading as a nervous system experiencesuspense and anxiety in fictionexistential literature in approachable wayshow imagining “the worst case scenario” can sometimes reduce fearthe resilience of ritual, companionship, and curiosityHere is the link to the free Creative Grief Club, which includes monthly Zoom sessions and the book group on Fable: https://griefmagic.com/free/Thanks for listening!Love,Yarrow
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