Emily Bernard is the the Julian Lindsay Green & Gold Professor of English at the University of Vermont and an award winning author. In this episode, we explore the concept of vulnerability, a powerful theme present throughout her latest book Black is the Body: Stories from My Grandmother’s Time, My Mother’s Time, and Mine.
Episode Resources
Emily Bernard’s website
Why I Finally Forgave My Fathers Mistress by Emily Bernard
Episode Question
What does vulnerability mean to you?
What are some of the ways you incorporate vulnerability into your life?
Who are you able to be vulnerable with?
What is the purpose of vulnerability?
What makes you feel powerful? Is feeling powerful important to you?
What story are you writing about yourself?
