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The Mill on the Floss
The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot has been mentioned in 1 episode across 1 podcast (1 episode recommends it and 0 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Jay Shetty (1 episode) and Elliot Page (1 episode) on On Purpose with Jay Shetty (1 episode).
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As I read through the book, I felt very grateful that someone was letting us in on such an intimate part of their life and doing it in such a graceful and thoughtful way.
Jay Shetty · On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Oct 2023 Listen at 1:48 What they say about it
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The best things said about it
Personally, I enjoy nonlinear books where different themes, topics, and emotions can collide; it's inherently exciting to me.
One part that felt very journal-like in your book was at the end where you describe being at the show with Mark and having a moment of self-love that you wanted to hold onto.
Jay Shetty On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Oct 2023 Again, we talked about the nonlinear structure, but specifically to end on that note after going through your journey back and forth—what was it that you wanted to convey by ending there?
Jay Shetty On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Oct 2023 Why people recommend it
The Mill on the Floss by George Eliot is a classic Victorian novel that explores the tragic lives of siblings Tom and Maggie Tulliver in rural England. On the podcast On Purpose with Jay Shetty, host Jay Shetty and guest Elliot Page discussed Page's memoir, Page Boy. Shetty introduced the conversation by celebrating Page's new book and strongly encouraged listeners to go out and grab a copy, providing a link in the caption for easy ordering. Shetty expressed deep gratitude for the intimate, graceful, and thoughtful way Page shared such personal parts of his life. During their exchange, they delved into the nonlinear structure of the book, with Page noting his personal enjoyment of how different themes, emotions, and topics collide in such narratives. Shetty specifically highlighted a journal-like, diary-like section near the end of the book where Page describes attending a show with Mark and experiencing a profound moment of self-love that he wanted to hold onto. The host inquired about the author's intent behind choosing to conclude the memoir at the age of 16 within that nonlinear framework. Overall, the hosts and guest illuminated how personal storytelling can deeply resonate with audiences searching for meaning and grace.
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Jay Shetty For anyone who hasn't already read this book, I highly recommend that you go and grab it. 1
“Yeah, well today we're talking about your incredible new memoir.”
“For anyone who hasn't already read this book, I highly recommend that you go and grab it.”
“We're going to put a link in the caption so that you can order it right now, Page Boy.”
“Elliot, as I read through the book, I felt very grateful that someone was letting us in on such an intimate part of their life and doing it in such a graceful and thoughtful way.”
“One part that felt very journal-like in your book was at the end where you describe being at the show with Mark and having a moment of self-love that you wanted to hold onto.”
“That felt very diary-like; I thought it was unique and I wanted to know why you chose to end the book at 16 years old.”
“Again, we talked about the nonlinear structure, but specifically to end on that note after going through your journey back and forth—what was it that you wanted to convey by ending there?”
Elliot Page Personally, I enjoy nonlinear books where different themes, topics, and emotions can collide; it's inherent… 1
“Personally, I enjoy nonlinear books where different themes, topics, and emotions can collide; it's inherently exciting to me.”
“Well, I felt like I sort of began the book at this time that was also involved with Mark, during a period of feeling more self-love and feeling closer to myself, falling in love with my first girlfriend, Paula.”
Other mentions (1: passing, ad reads, own books)
“I feel like I’ve been moved by you sharing your experience so thoughtfully and intimately in your book, but also getting the opportunity to sit with you today.”