Episode 3 - Homegoing and the Yam Curse
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In this episode, we share our thoughts on the novel Homegoing by Yaa  Gyasi, who takes us on a journey in exploring 7 generations of family.  We give some background on the book, disect different themes, and discuss our favorite charaters. Thanks for listening!
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