EPISODE · Mar 25, 2025 · 57 MIN
Episode 317: Absolutely Normal Chaos (with Rebecca Fishbein)
from The SSR Podcast
For the last-ever guest episode of SSR, Alli is thrilled to revisit a book by one of her personal favorites, Sharon Creech. The book is Absolutely Normal Chaos, a diary-style read from the '90s that serves as a fascinating entry point to grief and loss for young readers. Tune in for a discussion about the emotional roller coaster of the book, but also for some comparing and contrasting with Creech's other work, reflections on friendship and early relationships, and more.Rebecca Fishbein is the author of Good Things Happen to People You Hate and Floral Estrangements. Follow her on Instagram @bfishbfish.CHECK OUT REBECCA'S PREVIOUS APPEARANCE ON SSR HERE!CHECK OUT REBECCA'S BOOKS: Floral EstrangementsGood Things Happen to People You HateCHECK OUT REBECCA'S BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Good Material by Dolly AldertonMORE READING: "Absolutely Normal Chaos" (Kirkus, 1995) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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For the last-ever guest episode of SSR, Alli is thrilled to revisit a book by one of her personal favorites, Sharon Creech. The book is Absolutely Normal Chaos, a diary-style read from the '90s that serves as a fascinating entry point to grief and loss for young readers. Tune in for a discussion about the emotional roller coaster of the book, but also for some comparing and contrasting with Creech's other work, reflections on friendship and early relationships, and more.Rebecca Fishbein is the author of Good Things Happen to People You Hate and Floral Estrangements. Follow her on Instagram @bfishbfish.CHECK OUT REBECCA'S PREVIOUS APPEARANCE ON SSR HERE!CHECK OUT REBECCA'S BOOKS: Floral EstrangementsGood Things Happen to People You HateCHECK OUT REBECCA'S BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Good Material by Dolly AldertonMORE READING: "Absolutely Normal Chaos" (Kirkus, 1995) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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