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Abi Morgan is a screenwriter and playwright with a career spanning 25 years in TV, Film and Theatre. She is the creator of films such as 'The Iron Lady', TV shows such as 'The Hour', and is most recently the author of the very successful book, 'This is Not a Pity Memoir'.
She spoke about her journey into writing, how stories give us a sense of self, and how she makes any kind of meaning out of the multiple tragic events that she has experienced.
Buy a copy of her book here: amazon.co.uk/This-Pity-Memoir-heartbreaking-life-affirming/dp/152938835X/ref=asc_df_152938835X
Read the full transcript here: theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2023/05/24/abi-morgan-on-finding-meaning-in-tragedy
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
03:57 What is sacred to you? Abi Morgan’s answer
08:43 Childhood: creativity, home, and the spiritual power of theatre
15:52 Creativity, writing, and personal growth through storytelling
22:41 Navigating life's plot twists: Jacob’s coma and delusion, cancer, and controlling the narrative
33:29 An authentic memoir: characterisation, therapy, and storytelling
37:37 The power of memoirs: vulnerability, and human connection
43:32 The superpowers of faith, love, and resilience
53:55 Reflection and Outro
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Abi Morgan is a screenwriter and playwright with a career spanning 25 years in TV, Film and Theatre. She is the creator of films such as 'The Iron Lady', TV shows such as 'The Hour', and is most recently the author of the very successful book, 'This is Not a Pity Memoir'.
She spoke about her journey into writing, how stories give us a sense of self, and how she makes any kind of meaning out of the multiple tragic events that she has experienced.
Buy a copy of her book here: amazon.co.uk/This-Pity-Memoir-heartbreaking-life-affirming/dp/152938835X/ref=asc_df_152938835X
Read the full transcript here: theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2023/05/24/abi-morgan-on-finding-meaning-in-tragedy
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
03:57 What is sacred to you? Abi Morgan’s answer
08:43 Childhood: creativity, home, and the spiritual power of theatre
15:52 Creativity, writing, and personal growth through storytelling
22:41 Navigating life's plot twists: Jacob’s coma and delusion, cancer, and controlling the narrative
33:29 An authentic memoir: characterisation, therapy, and storytelling
37:37 The power of memoirs: vulnerability, and human connection
43:32 The superpowers of faith, love, and resilience
53:55 Reflection and Outro
*****
The Sacred is a podcast produced by the think tank Theos. Be sure to connect with us below to stay up-to-date with all our content, research and events.
CONNECT WITH THE SACRED
Twitter: twitter.com/sacred_podcast
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Instagram: instagram.com/elizabethsaraholdfield
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CHECK OUT OUR PODCASTS
The Sacred: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sacred/id1326888108
Reading Our Times: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reading-our-times/id1530952185
