Rose Tremain

Dame Rose Tremain is the multi award-winning novelist and former Chancellor of the University of East Anglia. Rachel and Alice join Rose in her home to talk about her difficult life at boarding school in France, defying doctors with her cancer treatment and growing up with a mother who she doesn't think ever loved her.Get The Times free for a month: thetimes.co.uk/pastimperfectNSPCC: www.nspcc.org.ukAction for Children: www.actionforchildren.org.ukVoices in the Middle: www.voicesinthemiddle.comThis podcast has been produced in association with Speakers for Schools: www.speakersforschools.orgProducer: Ben Mitchell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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How do those often facing the hardest beginnings in life become so successful? Alice Thomson and Rachel Sylvester talk to extraordinary people living astonishing lives to learn from those who excel in sport, politics, the arts, business and more, despite real adversity. We hear their secrets and their inspirations, and learn how you too can thrive after life’s setbacks. Thoughtful, revealing and inspirational, follow the podcast now and never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.