Brit Bennett - The Vanishing Half

Prosecco N Prose | A Book Club

Join Wendy and Amy in a lively discussion of Brit Bennett's bestseller The Vanishing Half. Identity, rebellion, Mallard as a symbol, and a palm reading are all part of the conversation. Pop a cork to finding peace after pain!
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Prosecco N Prose | Season 2 | Episode 18 | The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
Co-Hosts: Wendy & Amy
February 17, 2021

Introduction of Bubbly, Prose, and Podcast – 00:00:00
Catching Up | La Vostra Tasting – 00:00:45
Author and Book Information – 00:06:30
Main Character Introduction – 00:09:24
Brief Summary with Spoilers – 00:09:50
Handful of Hyperbole
1) Themes of Identity and Rebellion – 00:14:03
2) Symbols – Mallard duck – 00:19:45
3) Game/Random – Palmistry Reading – 00:22:02
Closing and Outro – 00:40:42