# ABC: Geraldine Brooks on Memoir, Fiction & War Reporting

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Podcast: [C-SPAN Bookshelf](https://stenobird.com/podcast/c-span-bookshelf-6416723)
Published: 2026-07-12T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Geraldine Brooks joins David M. Rubenstein to discuss her memoir, acclaimed novels, and early career as a war correspondent. She reflects on the experiences that shaped her writing, the intersection of history and fiction, and the personal stories behind her work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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