Episode
Maria Semple reflects on stoicism and reinvention in her new novel
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- Talk of Iowa
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- Apr 30, 2026
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- 2882
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Summary
Maria Semple’s latest novel, 'Go Gentle,' draws on her own experiences with divorce, motherhood and starting over in Manhattan. In this episode, we hear a conversation between Charity Nebbe and the 'Where'd You Go Bernadette' author about fiction, reinvention and the unexpected turns life can take. Then, Cynthia Orozco, the national historian for the League of United Latin American Citizens, joins the program to discuss the organization’s history, legacy and impact in Iowa and across the country.