Emma Donoghue - The Pull of the Stars

Cam and Ru Start a Book Club by Cam Elliott

Episode notes

Third time's the charm, and we're diving into Emma Donoghue's 'The Pull of the Stars', a fictional story that takes place in an infected maternity ward during the 1918 Influenza Pandemic in Ireland, spanning 3 fast-paced days. Themes include living during a pandemic, science vs. superstition, sexual education, feminism/women's rights, religion, and more!

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bookclubwomens rightsfeminismpandemicsciencemodern medicinepregnancy and motherhoodsexual educationreligionireland