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Welcome to Episode 13, which means we are kicking off our second year of In Contrast!

For this episode, Alan & Nisha discuss Nisha's birthday pick: Water for Elephants! They discuss the 2006 novel by Sara Gruen and its 2011 film adaptation by the same name.

Join us as we delve into this period piece romance and discuss how Gruen's own character are evident in her writing.

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Welcome to Episode 13, which means we are kicking off our second year of In Contrast!

For this episode, Alan & Nisha discuss Nisha's birthday pick: Water for Elephants! They discuss the 2006 novel by Sara Gruen and its 2011 film adaptation by the same name.

Join us as we delve into this period piece romance and discuss how Gruen's own character are evident in her writing.