Includes prefatory quotes from Ludwig Wittgenstein and Spinoza, setting a philosophical tone. The text is divided into sections titled "The Penitent," "The Negro-Lover," and "The Way Out," suggesting a narrative arc of personal reflection, a significant relationship, and escape or resolution. The excerpts focus heavily on introspective experiences, particularly the narrator's time in a sorority house at a university in upstate New York and her complex relationship with a Black graduate student named Vernor Matheius, incorporating philosophical ideas and reflecting on themes of identity, race, and memory. The final section includes a brief biographical sketch of Joyce Carol Oates, highlighting her prolific career, notable works, and recognition.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/book_shelterGet the Book now from Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Ill-Take-You-There-Novel/dp/0060501189?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=4ac9445843a560f144995456488e84db&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tlProduced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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