In this novel, that soundtrack is very much in the foreground and carries a central role. Echlin’s stories frequently feature a jazz soundtrack playing in the background. One topic that was a must to discuss: music. Kim Echlin and Marci Ien in conversation. With revealing insights on motherhood, sisterhood, parent-child dynamics and friendship, the passage illustrated the love, vulnerability, passion, struggle, and determination woven into Katherine and Mahsa’s characters. The evening commenced with Sarah Upshur, Echlin’s daughter, joining her mother to read a passage from the book. Both children of mixed-race parents, the two women find music and fulfillment in friendship and family in a story that is as unexpected as it is poignant. Under the Visible Life (2015) is the story of two jazz musicians, Katherine Goodnow and Mahsa Weaver- Najibulla, one from Hamilton's east side and one from Karachi. Joining her on stage as host and interviewer, was CTV’s Marci Ien. Thursday, Ma– An exciting day for book lovers across Toronto and the GTA! In celebration of International Women’s Day, the spring season of The eh List Author Series opened with award-winning author Kim Echlin discussing her latest novel, Under the Visible Life.
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