Written in the Waters by Tara Roberts | Chapters 13 + Epilogue

Books and Boulders Podcast

Episode Title: Written in the Waters by Tara Roberts | Chapters 13 + Epilogue

Release Date: July 21, 2025

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Books in Boulders, we take you through the final chapters of 'Written in the Waters' by Tara Roberts. We recap chapter 13 and the epilogue, discussing the journey of tracing ancestral roots back to Edenton, North Carolina, and the emotional stories of the descendants of slaves from the Clotilde. We also share our personal reflections on identity, belonging, and the inspiration we've drawn from the book. Additionally, we reveal our next book choice, 'Wild' by Cheryl Strayed, and invite you to join us on the next adventure.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Greetings

00:41 Tiffany's France Adventure

03:51 Melanie's LA Trip and Plant Obsession

06:10 Diving into Chapter 13 Recap

12:47 Reflections on Ancestral Roots and Land Ownership

19:57 The Paradox of Cultural Appropriation

20:58 Contradictions in Historical Narratives

23:48 Personal Reflections on Identity

26:24 Discovering Ancestral Roots

28:28 Full Circle Moments and Reflections

33:08 Honoring Ancestral Wishes

38:54 Final Thoughts and Future Reads

Resources & Links:

Follow Tara on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/tararoberts_explorer/

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/initiatives/slave-wrecks-project

Tara Roberts Website

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