May Readalong Book
Each month, we pick a book to read along with our listeners, later making a podcast episode from the discussion raised from the read-along.
Our choice for May is something a little different:
Framed by a present-day prologue and epilogue, the play is set in 1963 in a convent laundry at St. Paul's Home for Penitent Women in Killmacha, Ireland. 'Eclipsed' explores the practice of making pregnant and unwed Irish mothers work as 'penitents' in church-run laundries.
Patricia Burke Brogan's Eclipsed is a play that packs a punch, making the reader reflect on this tragic part of Ireland's history.
If you're interested in joining us in reading it this month, send a message to our Instagram account @another.chapter.podcast to be included in the chat.
Rebecca
Rebecca is a teacher and mom of three who lives on a farm in Mid-Cork. She likes to think she brings warmth and wit to Another Chapter, and very much appreciates the space to talk incessantly about books. When she’s not corralling kids or helping with the cows, she’s diving deep into stories that make her swoon or sob. Whether it’s a heart-melting romance or a novel that leaves her emotionally wrecked, Rebecca's recommendations always hit the right spot for fans of love stories and tear-jerkers alike!
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