S1x10 "The Boy and the Pillow"

In his short story "The Boy and His Pillow," Michael explores themes of giving, authenticity, and faith. When we break down this piece, what might we learn about Michael's perspectives on self sacrifice and doing the "right" thing? How could this parable represent not only Michael's view of a child's wisdom, but also his own relationship to his father? Tune in for an in depth discussion of this unique piece!

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Season 1 of Reading Michael Jackson offers an in depth review of Michael Jackson's book of poems and reflections, "Dancing the Dream." As both a college English professor and Michael Jackson fan, show host Lena focuses on one piece from the book, per episode, including a reading and brief discussion. The goal of this podcast is to honor and appreciate Michael Jackson's legacy as an artist and human being by spending dedicated time with his lesser known creative work. The first three episodes will be available on January 7th 2025, with following episodes released each Tuesday.