Beste Beyond Books podcasts (2024)

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 40: The God of Restoration 2 10:28

1d ago10:28

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Koan-lo the Second was unwilling to give up his lover Sie and claimed that he was the man she was to marry. His lie hurt both his elderly brother and Sie. Yet at the end, he was forgiven after an honest confession.

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7.11 Sriram Devatha: How Did an Indian Whiskey Brand find Global Market? 57:10

3d ago57:10

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As India rises on the world stage, what stories and narratives are we ready to share? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara and Michelle speak with author Sriram Devtha the author of Amrut: The Great Churn. Diving into the heart of Indian brands that have received global recognition with Amrut Distilleries, a brand pushing boundaries in the whi…

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Episode Five - A Conversation with Nancy O'Toole 11:24

24d ago11:24

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In this episode, we sit down with Nancy, the Collections Manager at APL, to explore the vital role she plays in curating and maintaining the library’s diverse collection. Nancy shares how her background in library science led her to this career. She also discusses the behind-the-scenes work of selecting books and responding to community needs.…

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 39: The God of Restoration 1 10:03

3d ago10:03

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Koan-lo the Second, a poor Chinese young man, came to pick up the wife-to-be of his elder brother who was a wealthy businessman in San Francisco. Yet the woman turned out to be his own lover.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 38: The smuggling of Tie Co 16:11

5d ago16:11

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Jack Fabian, a smuggler, was puzzled why a China “man” who had built a life in Canada would choose to leave everything behind and ask for his assistance to cross the border into America.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 37: The Chinese Lily 10:34

8d ago10:34

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Following the death of her parents, Mermei had no one to talk to but her brother in Chinatown in San Francisco, until the arrival of another Chinese girl, Sin Far.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 36: In the land of the free 4 3:20

10d ago3:20

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The couple finally received the paper to claim their son back. Yet after a 10-month separation, the baby could no longer recognize his own parents.

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7.10 Dr. Ramchandra Guha: What Can We Learn from India's Environmental Heroes? 50:19

11d ago50:19

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Curious about India’s unique relationship with the environment and the often-overlooked heroes who shaped it? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara welcome celebrated historian Dr. Ramachandra Guha, and talk about his recent book Speaking with Nature. Known for his extensive work on Gandhi, Dr. Guha now uncovers the lives of Indian…

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 35: In the land of the free 3 11:43

12d ago11:43

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Five months after the baby boy was taken away from his Chinese parents, an American lawyer offered to travel to Washington to help the poor couple take their son back. It costed the couple a large fortune.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 34: In the land of the free 2 7:51

15d ago7:51

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It became a long and torturing day for Lae Choo during which she waited for her baby boy to be returned to her.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 33: In the land of the free 1 8:50

17d ago8:50

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Hom Hing, a Chinese merchant based in San Francisco, could do nothing while witnessing his two-year-old son being taken away by an American customs officer.

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7.9 K. Hari Kumar: Oracles, Daivas, and Spirit Worship in Tulu Nadu 1:02:14

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Ever been captivated by the supernatural or curious about the secrets behind spirit worship? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle sits down with Hari Kumar, author of Daiva, who takes us into the fascinating world of spirit worship practiced in Karnataka and northern Kerala’s Tulu Nadu region. Hari dives into the intense practice of spirit…

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 32: The Americanizing of Pau Tsu 4 9:50

19d ago9:50

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Wan Lin Fo expected Pau Tsu to become an Americanized woman within a few months. Such an unreasonable request came from his unconscious admiration for an American lady.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 31: The Americanizing of Pau Tsu 3 5:34

22d ago5:34

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The feeling of being torn apart between two cultures reached a peak for Pau Tsu after she received treatment from a male American doctor upon her husband’s request.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 30: The Americanizing of Pau Tsu 2 10:41

24d ago10:41

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Pau Tsu willed herself into adapting to the way of living in America for the sake of her fiancé.

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7.8 Dharini & Rupleena: Interfaith Romance, Identity and Coming-of-age Stories of Women in India 50:11

25d ago50:11

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Curious about how fiction explores the intersection of identity, memory, and love? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara sit down with Dharini Bhaskar author of ‘Like Being Alive Twice’ and Rupleena Bose author of ‘Summer of Then’ to talk about the art of writing female coming-of-age stories. They dive into the challenges of creati…

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 29: The Americanizing of Pau Tsu 1 6:41

26d ago6:41

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Wan Lin Fo, a young successful Chinese merchant based in Seattle, looked forward to reuniting with his fiancée, who he hoped would embrace the Americanized way of living as he had done.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 28: Her Chinese husband 20:38

29d ago20:38

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Minnie lived a blessed and joyful life with her Chinese husband Liu Kanghi. Yet it all came to an end when Liu Kanghi was shot in the head, becoming a victim of hatred crime.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 27: The story of a white woman who married a Chinese 2 22:18

1M ago22:18

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After divorcing her husband, Minnie went through a tough time living with poverty, sickness, and pressure from her friends. Exhausted both physically and mentally, Minnie met Liu Kanghi, a Chinese man, who loved and respected her.

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Ina Garten 48:37

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Season 2 of Books, Beach, & Beyond ends its regular season with the icon that is Ina Garten and her new memoir Be Ready When The Luck Happens. Ina Garten is the author of a dozen cookbooks and the host of Be My Guest and Barefoot Contessa on Food Network and Max, for which she has won five Emmy Awards and three James Beard Awards. Elin, Tim, and In…

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7.7 Manjiri Prabhu: Unraveling Secrets and Mysteries in Portugal’s Wine Country 39:24

1M ago39:24

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Ever wonder how a destination can inspire an entire mystery novel? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara and Michelle chat with Manjiri Prabhu, India’s first female mystery writer to break into the international scene. She talks about her latest novel, The Mystery of the Portuguese Hearts, set in the heart of Portugal’s wine country. Manjiri re…

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 26: The story of one white woman who married a Chinese 1 16:52

1M ago16:52

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Minnie enjoyed the life of taking care of her husband and baby at home. But, her husband who claimed to be concerned about women’s rights and social reform gave little regard to his wife’s contribution and declared her as being “out of the date.”

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 25: The gift of Little Me 4 12:56

1M ago12:56

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Little Me’s baby brother was later found at Miss McLeod’s house, which almost led to a misunderstanding that the white teacher had deliberately stolen the baby.

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7.6 Abhishek Anicca: Disability, Desire, and Dating 49:32

1M ago49:32

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Ever wondered what it’s like to live with a disability? Or how writing can help navigate the toughest of life’s challenges? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara chat with Abhishek Anicca, author of Grammar of My Body, a creative memoir about his life with VATERS syndrome, a condition affecting multiple parts of his body. Abhishek …

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 24: The gift of Little Me 3 4:26

1M ago4:26

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Miss McLeod, the American teacher, joined the search of the younger brother of Little Me.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 23: The gift of Little Me 2 7:59

1M ago7:59

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On the second day of the Chinese New Year, the younger brother of Little Me went missing.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 22: The gift of Little Me 1 5:46

2M ago5:46

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Little Me, the son of a Chinese workman in Chinatown, was depressed for not being able to offer valuable gifts to his teacher before the Chinese New Year. Miss McLeod noticed the boy's gloominess and taught him a lesson: the greatest of all gifts was beyond price.

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Barbara Kingsolver 51:17

2M ago51:17

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Barbara Kingsolver is the Pulitzer Prize winning, #1 best-selling author of Demon Copperhead, The Bean Trees, and The Poisonwood Bible. Elin, Tim, and Barbara start by telling listeners their favorite literary quotes inspired by a character in Demon Copperhead and then continue into Barbara’s origin story as a reader and a writer. They talk about t…

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7.5 Priyanka Pathak Narain: A Treasure, A Secret, and India’s Mystical History 50:19

2M ago50:19

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Ever wonder how historical mysteries unfold in fiction? In this episode of Books and Beyond Tara and Michelle chat with Priyanka Pathak Narain, author of The Somnath Cipher. Her novel is packed with ancient puzzles, cryptic messages, and real historical events like Mahmud of Ghazni's invasion. She shares her experiences as an investigative journali…

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 21: “Its wavering image” 4 5:52

2M ago5:52

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In confronting Pan, Mark Carson tried to justify his article by claiming that the way of living in Chinatown was superstitious and worthless. And Pan, as a white descendent, should give no thought to the Chinese communities.

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7.4 Laksh & Ashish: The Creative Duo Behind a Unique Myth-Fantasy Fusion 40:27

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In this episode of Books & Beyond Tara and Michelle dive into the thrilling world of ‘The Descendants’ by Laksh Maheshwari and Ashish Kavi. The novel begins with a meteor landing where Jay and his mentor Kaka find a fascinating element in the orb. Their quest leads to explosive family secrets with roots stretching all the way back to the Mahabharat…

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 20: “Its wavering image” 3 3:09

2M ago3:09

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The reporter took advantage of his relationship with Pan, exposing the private lives and secrets of the residents in Chinatown.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 19: “Its wavering image” 2 4:50

2M ago4:50

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Mark Carson was welcomed in Chinatown because of his friendship with Pan, the half-Chinese girl who was born and raised there. During their time together, Mark Carson tried to persuade Pan to abandon her Chinese identity, to become a complete white woman.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 18: “Its wavering image” 1 7:27

2M ago7:27

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Mark Carson, the young American reporter, ventured into Chinatown to look for some anecdotes. There he met Pan, a half white, half Chinese girl.

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Liane Moriarty 51:39

2M ago51:39

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Our next guest is Liane Moriarty, the author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Big Little Lies, Apples Never Fall, The Husband’s Secret, Truly Madly Guilty and her newest, sure to be a best-seller on shelves this month - Here One Moment. Liane comes to us live from Australia and begins with how she got her start writing, the differences in publi…

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7.3 Ravi Wazir: A No-nonsense Roadmap to Becoming a Restaurateur in India 1:01:04

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Ever dreamed of opening your own restaurant? Wondering what it takes to turn that dream into reality? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Michelle and Tara chat with Ravi Wazir, author of Beyond the Menu who has over 30 years of experience in hospitality. Ravi spills the secrets of running a successful restaurant – from understanding what customer…

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 17: The wisdom of the new 7 7:48

2M ago7:48

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No one quite knew how hard Pau Lin was trying to shield her son from the Americanized way of living, until the little boy’s life was taken by his own loving mother right before he was about to attend an American school.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 16: The wisdom of the new 6 8:44

2M ago8:44

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In talking with Wou Sankwei, Adah Charlton realized the cause of the marital crisis between the couple: Wou Sankwei had embraced the Americanized way of living during his long stay here while Pau Lin, new to the country, was resolved to hold on tight to her traditional Chinese values.

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Nicole Kidman 49:51

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Our guest today in this special bonus episode of Books, Beach, & Beyond is Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG, and Emmy Award winner Nicole Kidman. Elin and Tim ask Nicole about what books she loved throughout her life and how that love of literature turned into the passion for storytelling as an actor. They discuss many of Nicole’s book to screen ac…

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 15: The wisdom of the new 5 14:56

2M ago14:56

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On her trip to Chinatown for the Mid-Autumn Festival, Adah Charlton figured out why Pau Lin’s husband Wou Sankwei had a special feeling for her.

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7.2 Minakshi Dewan: How Does India Mourn Its Dead? 58:46

2M ago58:46

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How are mourning practices in India varied? Are mourning rituals gendered? In this episode of Books and Beyond, Tara speaks with Dr. Minakshi Dewan about her book The Final Farewell: Understanding the Last Rites and Rituals of India’s Major Faiths. After her father’s death, Dr. Minakshi chose to personally perform the Antim Sanskar, a ritual tradit…

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 14: The wisdom of the new 4 6:09

2M ago6:09

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Pau Lin, the wife of Wou Sankwei, could sense the different attitude her husband held towards one young America lady whom he had known for 7 years. It made Pau Lin suspicious and jealous while she was still getting used to living on a foreign land.

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Джавад Мирджавадов. Воин света. 1:08:47

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Mы вернулись после большого перерыва, все это время мы по крупицам собирали для вас историю одной из самых ярких фигур современной азербайджанской живописи, бунтаря, отказавшегося играть по установленным правилам, художника, философа и новатора Джавада Мирджавадова. Гости эпизода: Художник Эльнур Бабаев Культуролог Рахман Бадалов Драматург Исмаил И…

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 13: The wisdom of the new 3 20:04

2M ago20:04

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Though living in America, Wou Sankwei’s wife lived with traditional Chinese values that were expected from a “decent” woman in the 20th century.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 12: The wisdom of the new 2 6:42

2M ago6:42

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After 7 years of hard work, Wou Sankwei finally built his life in San Francisco, and became known as a successful businessman. He considered it time to send for his wife, whom he barely knew.

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Emily Henry 52:12

2M ago52:12

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You asked, we listened! Our guest today is #1 New York best-selling writer Emily Henry, author of Beach Read, Book Lovers, People We Meet on Vacation, Happy Place, and Funny Story. We start with Emily’s origin story as a YA writer turned romance queen we know today. We talk about her first novel Beach Read, the pressure for each new book, introvert…

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7.1 Tara & Michelle: Why Are Books By Indian Influencers On the Rise? 34:49

2M ago34:49

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Are influencers rewriting the rules of publishing? Back with a brand new season of Books and Beyond, in this episode Tara and Michelle discuss the rise of influencer books and what it means for the Indian publishing scene. From the buzz at Penguin Palooza to the power of social media, they dig into how influencer-led content is changing the game. P…

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance Episode 11: The wisdom of the new 1 5:49

3M ago5:49

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Wou Sankwei, the son of a late Chinese official, decided to travel to America to pursue his own dreams.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance EP10: The inferior woman 6 8:12

3M ago8:12

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Mary Carman showed up at Alice Winthrop’s doorstep, expressing her willingness to take Alice as her daughter-in-law.

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Mrs. Spring Fragrance EP9: The inferior woman 5 5:47

3M ago5:47

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After learning about the life of Alice Winthrop, Mary Carman dropped her prejudice against the lady her son hearted and was convinced that though having come from a humble background, Alice achieved success through her own efforts.

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