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Storytime with Sophie: The Ickabog

EPISODE · Mar 31, 2021 · 26 MIN

Storytime with Sophie: The Ickabog

from Tikvah · host Tikvah

In this first story-focused bonus episode, Sophie discusses "The Ickabog" by J. K. Rowling. "The Ickabog" is a deeply profound fairy tale that points to the power of false narratives (PR gone wrong!) and their far-reaching and devastating consequences. But, even as the story dives into the very depths of evil, it provides a hopeful answer in the end. Just like in the book of Proverbs, the wicked fall into the very traps that they set for others. A 10/10 good book recommendation. Music is "Where We Meet" by CLOUDLAND.

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