Bardo
Author Amitava Kumar and Ann Tashi Slater discuss bearing witness, whether near or far, and art’s inherent value as a place of shared mourning.
On Love, Loss, and Feeling at Home in the World
Author Lorrie Moore and Ann Tashi Slater discuss humor, grief, and how to live—and die—in a world of impermanence.
On Grief, Willpower, and Finding Happiness
Author and Creative Writing Professor Yiyun Li speaks with Ann Tashi Slater about grief, willpower, and finding happiness.
On Searching for Meaning and Solving a Koan of Loss
American novelist David James Duncan speaks with Ann Tashi Slater about overcoming periods of loss and impermanence.
Saying Yes to Life
Chilean writer Isabel Allende speaks with Ann Tashi Slater about displacement, exile, and moving forward.
Creating a Sense of Joy
Author Andrew Sean Greer speaks with Ann Tashi Slater about his writing, including his recent book, "Less is Lost," and creating joy.
This Moment Is the Only Moment
Novelist Dani Shapiro speaks with Ann Tashi Slater about coming to terms with impermanence and living in the present.
Storytelling, Death, and Putting Flesh Back on Bones
Haitian-American novelist Edwidge Danticat speaks with Ann Tashi Slater about storytelling, death, and lineage.
Turning Toward a More Authentic Life
Author and Professor Melissa Febos speaks with Ann Tashi Slater about her writing practice and turning toward a more authentic life.
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