Life Sentences

Words to live by and die for. Life Sentences provides a pathway to greater knowledge and drive for inquiry through multiple wells of literature: fiction, poetry film, non-fiction, and speeches. Through Life Sentences, people are more engaged, edified, and hungry to read more. Hosted by Quintin Pastrana.<br /><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Episode 11: Rilke Condensed

If you're looking for that spark of inspiration to thrust you into writing, look no further. Rainer Maria Rilke wrote a number of Letters to a Young Poet -as you may be - on how to begin a literary career. All you have to do now is to listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-13
21:56

Episode 10: J. Ruth Gendler's Book of Qualities

A sampling of the ground breaking, and all-too human and beautiful Book of Qualities by J. Ruth Gendler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03-04
11:28

Episode 9: Roco Manifesto

The Roco Manifesto is a meditation and touchstone on leadership for our times. Listen to the words of a timeless hero and statesman, 17 years after it was first delivered. Coincidentally, that day was also the 17th Anniversary of the EDSA Revolution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-25
19:51

Episode 8: The Tale of the Unknown Island by Jose Saramago

A reading of Jose Saramago's magical tale of adventure and self-discovery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-18
11:32

Episode 7: Valentine's Day Poems

There are many forms of love, but none of them can be expressed without words. In this episode, we'll delve into the love for language, through the help of Garrison Keillor's Good Poems, as well as the team behind Project Marayum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-14
15:51

Episode 6: Gift of Gattaca

Why this work of art matters, over 20 years since it championed the power of the human spirit in an increasingly dystopian age.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02-07
12:04

Episode 5: Wendell Berry's Manifesto: Mad Farmer Liberation Front, and The Vacation

Missed out on your resolutions for 2020? It's not too late. The Lunar New Year offers a fresh start. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-30
15:25

Episode 4: A tribute to Twink Macaraig and Mary Oliver

A tribute to veteran journalist Twink Macaraig, a woman larger-than-life, for succumbing to a battle well-fought. And two of Mary Oliver's poems: one to comfort those who are grieving, and another to inspire those who were left behind.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-22
08:05

Episode 3: Riverrun, through it

Riverrun, through it: an exploration and exclusive reading of author Danton Remoto's groundbreaking novelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

01-16
14:06

Episode 2: Year End Poems

New Year's resolutions: a pair of spiritual and secular readings to start the year rightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-25
07:08

Episode 1: Mi Ultimo Adiós

Mi Ultimo Adiós: Rizal's farewell revisited and reimaginedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-17
12:55

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