In Jane Roper’s new novel, The Society of Shame, she dives into the complexity of cancel culture, internet scandals, and the shared experience of shame.
The book follows Kathleen, a mother and wife of a political candidate, who finds herself suddenly in the spotlight after a photo emerges of her with a period stain on her pants.
I recently spoke with Jane Roper about the impact of internet movements, mother-daughter relationships and more. I’m Beth Golay. From KMUW Studios, part of the NPR Podcast Network, this is Marginalia.
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The Society of Shame was published by Anchor.
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