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Nov 2024
24m 29s

An Interview With Farzana Doctor, author...

Suesan Cota
About this episode
This week, we're sitting down with psychotherapist, activist and author, Farzana Doctor.  We're discussing her recent novel, The Beauty of Us.  It's a stunning book about two girls and a teacher in a boarding school in the 80s all trying to find their way and solve a mystery. We've both read the book and loved it. Intro and outro is Rebel Girl by Bikini Kill. 

Farzana can be found in the following places

Her Website: https://farzanadoctor.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farzanadoctor/

Twitter: https://x.com/farzanadoctor

Her Linktree: https://linktr.ee/farzanadoctor

The article Frank was talking about: https://americankahani.com/lifestyle/a-conversation-with-feminist-author-farzana-doctor-who-weaves-activism-into-her-literary-work/ 
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