[Apologies for this duplicate posting. Forgot the signature, which includes the podcast channel
link.]
I confess to having favourites. This is one of them. Within the space of a few sentences, Glenna
manages to move readers to tears, laughter, fury, and cheer - truly, one feels like slapping a high-
five and yelling Go Girl! to the rooftops.
SYNOPSIS:
Episode 8 of 24. A reading from the book Policies of Exclusion, Poverty & Health: Stories from the
front. Compiled, with Introduction and Reports by Chrystal Ocean. Copyright 2005.
In her mid-fifties at the time of this telling, Glenna has worked since the age of 14. Born into
poverty, her tale challenges the common perception that a life in poverty means a life without
riches or meaning. Glenna has faced multiple, endless barriers, but these have had less to do with
her upbringing, which was warm and supportive, than with how society treats i) people without
money, ii) women (especially those without money), and iii) people, particularly of categories i and
ii, who speak out against this discrimination.
Be prepared: have tissues handy, allow room for pacing, and drink your tea in sips (guffaws can be
messy).
After listening to this episode, PLEASE RATE and comment. (Instructions on the podcast channel.
To preserve hosting space, the lowest-rated episodes will be removed. Indeed, unless they are
rated higher within the next couple of days, the podcasts to Episodes 4 and 5 (Brooke and Dana)
will be deleted.
Regarding comments, I'd be delighted to participate in discussions on the stories, whether on this
podcast site or as part of an academic course.
WISE Book - Policies of Exclusion, Poverty & Health: Stories from the front
Podcast Channel: http://bcseawalker.podbean.com/
Personal Blog: Challenging the Commonplace - and other irreverent activities
http://challengingthecommonplace.blogspot.com/
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