Coming soon: Australian author Markus Zusak

In the first episode of Season 2, Tsultrim speaks with Markus Zusak, the award-winning Australian author of the internationally best-selling novel "The Book Thief". Famously narrated by death, "The Book Thief" explores themes of death, grief, community and love against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Germany during World War II. Tsultrim discusses the way Markus constructed his characters, especially Death as the narrator, and the ways in which his book resonated with people all over the world despite its difficult subject matter.Markus Zusak: Australian author of international best selling novels "The Book Thief" and "Bridge of Clay" will be available to stream on Monday, March 20.What About Death!? is an initiative of karuna.org.au and hosted by Tsultrim.Special thanks to Shannon Callander, Werner Mathiuet and the whole Karuna team. Music: Bling Heights by Ahjay Stelino.Learn more about Karuna: http://karuna.org.au/Follow What About Death!? on social media: @whataboutdeathpodcast