Miranda July Wants Women To Read Their Inner Lives In 'All Fours'In this episode, Miranda July discusses her novel 'All Fours', which explores the complexities women face during midlife, including perimenopause and infidelity. She shares her personal reflections on aging, identity, and the challenges of navigating familial relationships. The narrative resonates particularly with older women, prompting discussions about societal perceptions surrounding age. The episode also features jazz historian Kevin Whitehead reviewing a 1978 performance by Sun Ra, highlighting his innovative contributions to jazz despite mixed reactions from purists.
- Miranda July's 'All Fours' serves as a candid exploration of midlife, merging themes of personal reinvention with societal expectations around aging and femininity, offering readers both humor and depth in its narrative.
- The book challenges prevailing stigmas surrounding women's sexuality and age, emphasizing that midlife can be a time of exploration rather than decline.
# Jazz InnovationsReflects on Sun Ra’s contributions to the jazz genre, showcasing his unique style and the historical context of his performances.
