Parable of the Talents: Chapter 3
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We hear the horrible ordinary story of how the house-truck family came to Acorn. And with Acorn, they bury their dead.  Toshi and adrienne explore Chapter 3 of Octavia E. Butler’s Parable of the Talents. And come with many questions for you and your people to consider. TW: this chapter and episode include mention of rape.  Follow us on twitter @oparables, and support us on Patreon at Octavia's Parables.
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