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Ethical and religious discussion that examines some of the larger questions of life

Ethical and religious discussion that examines some of the larger questions of life, taking a spiritual theme and exploring it through music, prose and poetry

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24/07/2011

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The writer Christie Dickason explores how we cope with the unexpected.

The poet and novelist Christie Dickason explores how we cope with the unexpected. Featuring an interview with writer Simon Brett.

In this week's Something Understood, the poet and novelist Christie Dickason reflects on how we deal with the unexpected. How do we recover from the troubles which can shift an individual off-track - like loss, illness or accident?

Featuring readings from Rebecca Solnit, Pablo Neruda and Antonio Machado, music from Louis Armstrong, Peteris Vasks and Radiokijada, and an interview with the writer Simon Brett.


Produced by Eleanor McDowall
A Falling Tree Production for BBC Radio 4.

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