Join us for a special author interview with Phil Lister, author of "A Short Good Life: Her Father Tells Liza's Story of Facing Death", in memorial of Phil Listers daughter Liza, learn about what inspired him to write his book, advice he has for aspiring readers and writers, as well as a special poem and piece of the book shared.
Philip Lister, M.D. is an adult and child psychiatrist, and an adult and child psychoanalyst working in private practice. He is the author of a memoir, A Short Good Life, based on the experience of his family as his second child faced her death due to cancer. In addition to private practice, he is involved with MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) working as therapist in the research study using MDMA-Assisted Therapy for the treatment of PTSD.
Timestamps
00:15 Introduction
1:20 What is your book about?
3:30 What inspired you to write your book and its story?
9:15 When you were writing your book, who were you thinking when it comes to who your book is for?
12:40 How long have you been writing and what made you really sit down and start writing?
14:30 What is your schedule like when you are writing a book?
15:55 What do you need in your writing space to help you stay focused?
17:02 What type of books do you personally enjoy reading?
17:35 Are there any books or authors that inspired you to become a writer?
19:45 What type of books did you grow up reading and did you have an all time favorite?
20:30 Now as an adult what are some of your favorite books or authors?
22:38 What advice would you give to those aspiring to read again?
24:25 What advice would you give to someone just starting to write?
23:35 What is one thing people are generally surprised to find out about you?
26:00 Any additional comments?
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