This Is Happiness: Chapters 12-22
Feb 16, 2026•1 hr 17 min
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Episode description
Welcome back to our ongoing series on Niall Williams’ lovely novel. This week we discuss what this book has to say about happiness, the themes of hope and cynicism, Christy the romantic, coming of age, and our favorite passages in these chapters. Hope you enjoy and thanks for listening!
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