Jodi Picoult: A life in writing, motherhood and ambition

What does it take to build a writing career while raising a family, and how do you find the confidence to keep pushing yourself? This week, Gabby is joined by bestselling author Jodi Picoult to talk about her journey from first-time novelist to one of the world's most successful writers. She reflects on a lifetime of writing about complex moral issues and the power of storytelling when it comes to challenging perspectives. Jodi also talks about her latest novel, Hollow Bones, the research behind tackling difficult subjects and her fight against book bans in America. She shares how she approaches the subjects people might find uncomfortable and why that whatever stage of life you're at, it's never too late to find your voice. Content warning: This episode discusses postpartum psychosis, including infanticide and suicide. Please listen with care. If you have any questions, dilemmas or things you’d like to discuss, please get in touch email [email protected] or you can find us on social media @midpointlife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.