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Episode 2

Episode 2 of 8

Anna NicLeòid a' còmhradh ri dithis neach mu na leabhraichean as fheàrr leotha. Anna MacLeod speaks to Christina McGonigle and Rob Dunbar about their favourite books.

Anns an t-sreath ùr seo bidh Anna NicLeòid a' còmhradh ri dithis neach gach seachdain mu na leabhraichean as fheàrr leotha agus a' faighinn a-mach barrachd mam beatha.

An t-seachdain-sa, bidh Cairistìona NicGhongail ag innse beagan mun bhuaidh a bh' aig sgeulachdan a h-athair oirre, agus mu leabhar a tha a dealbhachadh càirdeas eadar nighean òg 's a seanmhair. Gheibhear iomradh bho Rob Dunbar mun t-siubhal a rinn e as dèidh dha Canada fhàgail agus Gàidhlig ionnsachadh. Cuideachd nì e leughadh a-mach à leabhar a sgrìobh fear Hugh
Brody, Canèideanach le ùidh phearsanta ann a Tùsanaich na dùthcha.

A bharrachd air bruidhinn mu thrì de na leabhraichean as fheàrr leotha tha gach duine air aon dhiubh sin a mholadh dha chèile 'son a leughadh agus gheibh sinn a-mach anns a' phrògram co-dhiù an do chòrd na leabhraichean riutha - neo nach do chòrd!

Anna MacLeod is in conversation with two guests each week about their favourite books and also finds out more about their lives.

In this episode, Christina McGonigle speaks fondly of her father's storytelling and of a book that illustrates the loving relationship between a young girl and her grandmother. Rob Dunbar gives an account of his travels after leaving Canada and learning Gaelic. He also reads from a book by Hugh Brody, a Canadian who had a deep interest in the country's indigenous population.

As well as discussing their favourite books, each guest has chosen a book for the other to read, and we'll find out in the programme whether they enjoyed it or not!

29 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Anna MacLeod
Interviewed Guest Christina McGonigle
Interviewed Guest Rob Dunbar

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