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In this episode of Writer’s Voice, we explore the intersections of personal and ecological narratives through two powerful interviews.
Francesca speaks with writer and musician Eiren Caffall about her memoir, The Mourner’s Bestiary, and naturalist Betsy McCully, author of At the Glacier’s Edge: A Natural History of Long Island from the Narrows to Montauk Point. These conversations explore the interconnectedness of environmental degradation and restoration, personal story, and the history of place.
Topics Covered:
- Environmental Parallels: How personal narratives of illness can reflect larger environmental crises.
- Climate Change and Coastal Resilience: Insights into Long Island’s history of glaciation and ongoing environmental restoration efforts.
- Ecological Restoration and Community: The importance of grassroots efforts in restoring and protecting local ecosystems.
- The Human Connection to Nature: How loss, grief, and recovery in our own lives can mirror those within the environment.
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Key words: marine ecology, Long Island Sound, Gulf of Maine, Eiren Caffall, Betsy McCully, global warming, climate change, PKD, Writer’s Voice, environmental memoir
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