Episodes

  • 025 - Part 2 Chapter 5 The Building of the Bridge

    025 - Part 2 Chapter 5 The Building of the Bridge
    Feb 19 2026
    In this poignant short novel by Beatrice Harraden, a notable suffragist, we follow the journey of Bernardine Holme, a dedicated teacher and activist who finds herself at a tuberculosis sanatorium after falling ill. There, she encounters Robert Allitsen, often referred to as “the Disagreeable Man” by fellow residents. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, both characters profoundly influence each others perspectives on life and illness, leaving a lasting impact on their souls. - Summary by Scarbo
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    3 mins
  • 024 - Part 2 Chapter 4 The Disagreeable Man Gives Up His Freedom

    024 - Part 2 Chapter 4 The Disagreeable Man Gives Up His Freedom
    Feb 19 2026
    In this poignant short novel by Beatrice Harraden, a notable suffragist, we follow the journey of Bernardine Holme, a dedicated teacher and activist who finds herself at a tuberculosis sanatorium after falling ill. There, she encounters Robert Allitsen, often referred to as “the Disagreeable Man” by fellow residents. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, both characters profoundly influence each others perspectives on life and illness, leaving a lasting impact on their souls. - Summary by Scarbo
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    10 mins
  • 023 - Part 2 Chapter 3 Failure and Success A Prologue

    023 - Part 2 Chapter 3 Failure and Success A Prologue
    Feb 19 2026
    In this poignant short novel by Beatrice Harraden, a notable suffragist, we follow the journey of Bernardine Holme, a dedicated teacher and activist who finds herself at a tuberculosis sanatorium after falling ill. There, she encounters Robert Allitsen, often referred to as “the Disagreeable Man” by fellow residents. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, both characters profoundly influence each others perspectives on life and illness, leaving a lasting impact on their souls. - Summary by Scarbo
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    4 mins
  • 022 - Part 2 Chapter 2 Bernardine Begins Her Book

    022 - Part 2 Chapter 2 Bernardine Begins Her Book
    Feb 19 2026
    In this poignant short novel by Beatrice Harraden, a notable suffragist, we follow the journey of Bernardine Holme, a dedicated teacher and activist who finds herself at a tuberculosis sanatorium after falling ill. There, she encounters Robert Allitsen, often referred to as “the Disagreeable Man” by fellow residents. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, both characters profoundly influence each others perspectives on life and illness, leaving a lasting impact on their souls. - Summary by Scarbo
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    2 mins
  • 021 - Part 2 Chapter 1 The Dusting of the Books

    021 - Part 2 Chapter 1 The Dusting of the Books
    Feb 19 2026
    In this poignant short novel by Beatrice Harraden, a notable suffragist, we follow the journey of Bernardine Holme, a dedicated teacher and activist who finds herself at a tuberculosis sanatorium after falling ill. There, she encounters Robert Allitsen, often referred to as “the Disagreeable Man” by fellow residents. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, both characters profoundly influence each others perspectives on life and illness, leaving a lasting impact on their souls. - Summary by Scarbo
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    13 mins
  • 020 - Part 1 Chapter 20 A Love-Letter

    020 - Part 1 Chapter 20 A Love-Letter
    Feb 19 2026
    In this poignant short novel by Beatrice Harraden, a notable suffragist, we follow the journey of Bernardine Holme, a dedicated teacher and activist who finds herself at a tuberculosis sanatorium after falling ill. There, she encounters Robert Allitsen, often referred to as “the Disagreeable Man” by fellow residents. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, both characters profoundly influence each others perspectives on life and illness, leaving a lasting impact on their souls. - Summary by Scarbo
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    11 mins
  • 019 - Part 1 Chapter 19 Ships That Speak Each Other in Passing

    019 - Part 1 Chapter 19 Ships That Speak Each Other in Passing
    Feb 19 2026
    In this poignant short novel by Beatrice Harraden, a notable suffragist, we follow the journey of Bernardine Holme, a dedicated teacher and activist who finds herself at a tuberculosis sanatorium after falling ill. There, she encounters Robert Allitsen, often referred to as “the Disagreeable Man” by fellow residents. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, both characters profoundly influence each others perspectives on life and illness, leaving a lasting impact on their souls. - Summary by Scarbo
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    8 mins
  • 018 - Part 1 Chapter 18 A Betrothal

    018 - Part 1 Chapter 18 A Betrothal
    Feb 19 2026
    In this poignant short novel by Beatrice Harraden, a notable suffragist, we follow the journey of Bernardine Holme, a dedicated teacher and activist who finds herself at a tuberculosis sanatorium after falling ill. There, she encounters Robert Allitsen, often referred to as “the Disagreeable Man” by fellow residents. As their unlikely friendship blossoms, both characters profoundly influence each others perspectives on life and illness, leaving a lasting impact on their souls. - Summary by Scarbo
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    6 mins