The Library - Wry Toast!

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In this podcast episode, Mike Levy shares the story of his speech titled "The Library," which he gave at a Toastmasters Club meeting in 1992. The speech tells the story of a man who wakes up in a library and discovers a book that chronicles his life, leading him to reevaluate his priorities and find a new appreciation for life. Mike also shares a personal anecdote about finding an old birthday card from one of his daughters, which inspired the story. The episode jumps forward 30 years to the present day, when Mike is on a family vacation with his granddaughter Emily and they visit a bookshop where Emily recommends a book called "The Midnight Library" by British author Matt Haig.

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This episode was published on December 11, 2022.

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In this podcast episode, Mike Levy shares the story of his speech titled "The Library," which he gave at a Toastmasters Club meeting in 1992. The speech tells the story of a man who wakes up in a library and discovers a book that chronicles his...

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