For All The Truckers Tuning In – Reading “A Manual For Cleaning Women” by Lucia Berlin

Tom and Holly host the eighth installment of Alive Poets Society, an episode where we discuss the short story “A Manual For Cleaning Women” by Lucia Berlin. Unfortunately, the story was not a fan favorite. Tom and Holly begin with a couple of things they liked about the piece, but the conversation quickly dives into the many shortcomings of the piece. Between the writing style, characterization, and theme, Tom and Holly are not impressed. You can read the piece (and come up with your own opinions about it) here: http://www.shortstoryproject.com/story/a-manual-for-cleaning-women/ just make sure your opinions agree with ours… or else (that’s the correct use of ellipses (you’ll get that joke after listening)).

Come back in two weeks to hear us dissect the award-winning film Roma which is now stream-able on Netflix.

Shout out to Mayo Nice for the intro music.

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