Tag: Miriam Toews

  • ‘Women Talking’ adaptation takes shape

    ‘Women Talking’ adaptation takes shape

    Some big names are attached to the film adaptation of Miriam Toews’ most recent novel, Women Talking. Deadline.com reported in December 2020 that Frances McDormand, known for her Academy Award-winning work in the films Fargo and Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, will produce and star in the adaptation. Canadian filmmaker Sarah Polley, an Oscar nominee…

  • Rudy Wiebe on Omar Khadr, Miriam Toews, MB Herald and more

    Rudy Wiebe on Omar Khadr, Miriam Toews, MB Herald and more

    During a recent interview focusing on his debut novel and recent CMU Pax Award, acclaimed Mennonite writer Rudy Wiebe spoke on a variety of topics, including Omar Khadr, Miriam Toews, the western Canadian Indigenous story and the MB Herald.  Here’s what he had to say. Peace Shall Destroy Many. First book leads to unexpected friendship One unexpected result…