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201422 minPGtalk

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Jodi Picoult: Leaving Time

201422 minPGtalk

Jodi Picoult discusses her novel Leaving Time, sharing insights from her personal experiences and her trip to Botswana, highlighting the elephant conservation crisis.

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Channel: National Geographic

Jodi Picoult: Leaving Time

2014• 22 minPG

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Jodi Picoult discusses her novel Leaving Time, sharing insights from her personal experiences and her trip to Botswana, highlighting the elephant conservation crisis.

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Jodi Picoult, a prominent American author, discusses her novel "Leaving Time" during a presentation at Live. The narrative is influenced by her personal experiences, including her familial relationships and a significant trip to Botswana, where she gained insight into the critical issues facing elephant populations. Picoult's exploration of themes such as grief and the bond between humans and animals highlights her commitment to addressing urgent social and environmental concerns through her storytelling.

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