Send us a text In this episode of the Bookworthy Podcast, Valerie speaks with Leah Boden, an author dedicated to empowering women and children through literature. Leah discusses her latest book series, 'The Tales of Boldness and Faith,' which features fictionalized biographies of notable figures like Charlotte Mason, C.S. Lewis, and Sarah Forbes Bonetta. The conversation explores themes of displacement, redemption, and the importance of relationships in shaping identity. Leah shares her journey to becoming a writer and the influential books that have impacted her life, as well as her future writing aspirations. Takeaways Leah Boden's passion is helping women and children through literature. The Tales of Boldness and Faith is a series of fictionalized biographies. Charlotte Mason, C.S. Lewis, and Sarah Forbes Bonetta are featured in the series. The stories explore themes of displacement and redemption. Leah emphasizes the importance of relationships in shaping identity. Writing was a gradual realization for Leah, sparked by her love for reading. Wendell Berry's works have significantly influenced Leah's writing. Leah's next book in the series will be about Sarah Forbes Bonetta. Leah hosts an online community for readers and writers. The conversation highlights the impact of real-life stories on children's understanding of faith. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leah Boden and Her Work 02:14 The Tales of Boldness and Faith: Overview 05:01 Exploring the Lives of Charlotte Mason, C.S. Lewis, and Sarah Forbes Bonetta 11:41 Themes of Displacement and Redemption 17:00 The Journey to Becoming a Writer 19:55 Influential Books and Future Projects Let's discover great books together! Follow for more: FB: @bookworthypodcast Instagram: @bookworthy_podcast YouTube: BookWorthy Podcast - YouTube tiktok: @valeriefentress
