BookWorthy Chats with Author Leah Boden

In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie speaks with Leah Boden, an author dedicated to empowering women and children through literature. Leah discusses her latest book series, 'The Tales of Boldness and Faith,' which features fictionalized biographies of notable figures like Charlotte Mason, C.S. Lewis, and Sarah Forbes Bonetta. The conversation explores themes of displacement, redemption, and the importance of relationships in shaping identity. Leah shares her journey to becoming a writer and the influential books that have impacted her life, as well as her future writing aspirations.

Takeaways

 Leah Boden's passion is helping women and children through literature.

The Tales of Boldness and Faith is a series of fictionalized biographies.

Charlotte Mason, C.S. Lewis, and Sarah Forbes Bonetta are featured in the series.

The stories explore themes of displacement and redemption.

Leah emphasizes the importance of relationships in shaping identity.

Writing was a gradual realization for Leah, sparked by her love for reading.

Wendell Berry's works have significantly influenced Leah's writing.

Leah's next book in the series will be about Sarah Forbes Bonetta.

Leah hosts an online community for readers and writers.

The conversation highlights the impact of real-life stories on children's understanding of faith. 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Leah Boden and Her Work

02:14 The Tales of Boldness and Faith: Overview

05:01 Exploring the Lives of Charlotte Mason, C.S. Lewis, and Sarah Forbes Bonetta

11:41 Themes of Displacement and Redemption

17:00 The Journey to Becoming a Writer

19:55 Influential Books and Future Projects

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