Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe | Pt 5 Ch 11-13 -Road Trips, Family Tensions, and Coffee

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In this episode of Banned Camp, Jennifer and Dan continue reading Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe with Chapter 11. Ari and his dad head out on a road trip to Tucson, sparking some quiet but meaningful conversations about family, loss, and old memories. Along the way, there’s coffee, reflections on Ari’s aunt, and a little help from Dante’s family as they look after Ari’s dog, Legs. Join us as Ari grapples with his complicated family history, all while Dan and Jennifer share their thoughts on road trips, family dynamics, and some unexpected moments of humor.

Things To Listen For:

• Ari and his dad’s strained yet revealing conversation during their drive to Tucson.
• Dante’s reaction to waking up early to dog-sit Legs and how dogs always seem to win people over.
• The mystery surrounding Ari’s Aunt Ophelia and why she distanced herself from the family.
• Musings on menudo, truck-stealing jokes, and memories of long summer stays with distant relatives.

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This podcast, Banned Camp, features readings and discussions of banned books for the purpose of criticism, commentary, education, and entertainment in accordance with fair use guidelines. The material used from Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz is shared under these principles, to provoke thought and discussion about literature, censorship, and societal issues. We do not claim any ownership over the original work, and all copyrights remain with the original copyright holder. We strongly encourage listeners to purchase copies of the discussed works to fully appreciate them in their original context.

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Topics Covered:
Tucson, family relationships, road trips, Aristotle and Dante, Legs the dog, family dynamics, Aunt Ophelia, secrets, book banning, censorship.