Karen Schur-Narula, Author, ‘Champagne Alchemical’
- Karen is the author of a book titled Voyage of the Emerald Buddha, Like the Gaze of Statues and Fatherland.
- Her latest book is Champagne Alchemical and she’s a fellow member of the YPO.
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Overview
Dive into a captivating conversation with author Karen Narula, whose life across diverse cultures fuels her evocative storytelling. Explore themes of grief, transformation, and resilience woven through her latest novel Champagne Alchemical — a journey that bridges history, philosophy, and personal discovery.
00:40- About Karen Schur-Narula
- Karen is the author of a book titled Voyage of the Emerald Buddha, Like the Gaze of Statues and Fatherland.
- Her latest book is Champagne Alchemical and she’s a fellow member of the YPO.
05:42- How does the story unfold?
- The story is narrated in first person, blending the narrator’s external and internal worlds.
- The narrative intentionally includes seemingly off-course paths and evolves in writing style as it progresses.
- Set mainly in Champagne, the story also spans India, Italy, and Iran, incorporating historical figures and themes of discovery.
15:51- What inspired you to tell Lily’s story from the perspective of someone swept up in the Nazi regime rather than resisting it?
- Inspired by reading about harsh POW camps and their moral complexities.
- Wanted to explore how the Third Reich rose and why people participated willingly.
- Choose a perspective of someone seduced by Nazi ideology to better explain this.
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- Karen is the author of a book titled Voyage of the Emerald Buddha, Like the Gaze of Statues and Fatherland.
- Her latest book is Champagne Alchemical and she’s a fellow member of the YPO.
