Published Jul 13, 2022

S14, BONUS EPISODE! How To Fail: Kit de Waal

Join acclaimed author Kit de Waal as she delves into her personal journey of embracing failure, exploring adoption complexities, championing diverse literature, and navigating her mixed-race, working-class identity—all while finding resilience and self-worth through storytelling.

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S14, BONUS EPISODE! How To Fail: Kit de Waal

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Fragmented Identities

Power of Imagination

Reading Women Writers

Under My Skin

Embracing Womanhood

Embracing Self-Acceptance

Parenting Through Pain

Embracing Immaturity

Embracing Outsider Perspectives

Childhood Chaos

Gendered Literary Labels

Identity and Belonging

Embracing Possibility

Guilt and Adoption

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Personal Growth

Adoption Journeys

Literary Themes

Identity Exploration

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S14, BONUS EPISODE! How To Fail: Kit de Waal

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Personal GrowthKit de Waal, acclaimed author, shares her insights on embracing failure, self-worth, and rediscovering happiness. Her journey from a challenging upbringing to literary success offers valuable lessons on resilience and personal growth.

Personal Growth

Adoption JourneysKit de Waal opens up about her adoption experiences, highlighting the profound love and challenges involved. She discusses the emotional complexities of adoption, including the guilt and difficult decisions that come with it.

Adoption Journeys

Literary ThemesKit de Waal explores the profound impact of literature on her life, reflecting on her journey from a restrictive religious upbringing to finding freedom in reading. She discusses her efforts to diversify her reading list and the challenges female writers face in the literary world.

Literary Themes

Identity ExplorationKit de Waal explores her multifaceted identity and cultural belonging, reflecting on her chaotic upbringing and the significance of her memoir. Her narrative reveals the complexities of growing up mixed-race and working-class in Birmingham.

Identity Exploration

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