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Author Pico Iyer on losing everything and rethinking death
As those who lost their homes in the Thomas Fire begin to rebuild, author and Santa Barbara's own Pico Iyer joins us to talk about his own experience losing everything in a fire, and the deeper lessons he learned.
By Jonathan Bastian • • 25m ListenAs those who lost their homes in the Thomas Fire begin to rebuild, author and Santa Barbara's own Pico Iyer joins us to talk about his own experience losing everything in a fire, and the deeper lessons he learned. He also discusses his upcoming event with palliative care doctor BJ Miller, who specializes in something many Americans absolutely hate to talk about - death.
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2 storiesSchools bounce back, and play catch up after Thomas Fire
Students at the Santa Barbara Unified School District headed back to class this week for the first time in nearly a month.
Read the story4 minAuthor Pico Iyer on losing everything and rethinking death
As those who lost their homes in the Thomas Fire begin to rebuild, author and Santa Barbara's own Pico Iyer joins us to talk about his own experience losing everything in a fire, and the deeper lessons he learned.
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