Coming soon: Australian author Markus Zusak

In the first episode of Season 2, Tsultrim speaks with Markus Zusak, the award-winning Australian author of the internationally best-selling novel "The Book Thief". Famously narrated by death, "The Book Thief" explores themes of death, grief, community and love against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Germany during World War II. Tsultrim discusses the way Markus constructed his characters, especially Death as the narrator, and the ways in which his book resonated with people all over the world despite its difficult subject matter.Markus Zusak: Australian author of international best selling novels "The Book Thief" and "Bridge of Clay" will be available to stream on Monday, March 20.What About Death!? is an initiative of karuna.org.au and hosted by Tsultrim.Special thanks to Shannon Callander, Werner Mathiuet and the whole Karuna team. Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino.Learn more about Karuna: http://karuna.org.au/Follow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcast

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"What About Death" is a podcast exploring the many and varied experiences and perceptions of dying and death. Every two weeks, Tsultrim, an Australian Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition, talks to people from around Australia and the world, listening to their insights and views and bringing this important subject out of the dark and into a place where we consider... everything you wanted to know about death but were afraid to ask! An initiative of karuna.org.au Disclaimer: The views expressed on these podcasts may not reflect the wider views of Karuna Hospice Service. The content of these podcasts are for general information only and you should not rely upon that information without seeking further advice from appropriate sources. If listening to these podcasts raises any concerns or issues for you please contact Lifeline on 131114 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636