Bonnie Garmus: I was 64 when Lessons in Chemistry became a bestseller – it's never too late
Second Act with Ateh JewelShow Notes
Global best-selling author Bonnie Garmus sits down to reflect on her extraordinary journey to international stardom. Opening up about her childhood as a self-described "too tall stutterer" who towered over her peers, Bonnie reveals how early adversity and learning to listen deeply laid the groundwork for her literary power.
The beloved novelist gets remarkably candid about the defining moment she turned 40, reclaimed her voice, and turned workplace rage into global success after her debut manuscript was rejected a staggering 98 times. Plus, Bonnie shares touching insights into raising her two adopted daughters, her fierce passion for protecting human creativity in the age of AI, and the surreal moment she struck up a firm friendship with Queen Camilla—the only person on Earth entrusted with the secrets of her next novel!
Second Act is the podcast and community for women in midlife who refuse to fade into the background. Join host, midlifer, mum-of-two and divorcee Ateh Jewel as she navigates her own second act by speaking to celebrity guests about what age means to them, and how they're approaching this new phase of life.
If you've got a question or dilemma you'd like Ateh, her celebrity guests and experts to answer, drop her a line at [email protected] and make sure to tune in to hear the answer.
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