Flannery O'Connor & the Prophetic Imagination with Jessica Hooten Wilson | Reimagining the Good Life

Why would a Christian author immerse her stories in darkness? Why would she use violent imagery that directly relates to Christianity, race, class, disability, and illness? And how can this darkness guide us toward the importance of love in the flesh, of personal connection and vulnerability? In this conversation, Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson, author of Flannery O’Connor’s Why Do the Heathen Rage? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Work in Progress, and Amy Julia Becker explore:
* Flannery O'Connor's unique perspective on faith and darkness
* The portrayal of disability in O’Connor’s stories
* Love in the abstract versus love in the flesh
* Challenges of publishing an unfinished manuscript
* How the prophetic imagination in O'Connor's work confronts the dominant culture's illusions about the good life
Show notes, transcript, and more: amyjuliabecker...

[@YTPM2023]

I am reading the book right now and this conversation brought in some very helpful spotlights that enriched my reading. Thank you!

[@alphonse-louisvinh214]

Awesome conversation! I love Flannery so much & to have you discuss her in such a profound way gave me great pleasure! Thank you!

[@aj2508]

Thank you! I also heard Jessica speaking on the For the life of the World podcast about Flannery and it was an awesome conversation too if you want to hear more