In her late 30s Molly Luther went back to school to become a composer. It was the 1950s and going back to school at her age was unusual as was her career choice. But she was passionate and she gambled it all — her marriage, money from her mother — to pursue her dream. And her story is like that of many people, she started off well, but then things took a downward turn and never came back up. After all, most people’s lives aren't a fairy tale.
But despite the difficulties and sorrows, Molly's daughter Meg Luther Lindholm felt such unconditional love from her mother that it continues to give her strength decades after her mother's death.
Katie Semro fills in as host and talks with Meg about the passionate woman who was her mother, and the heartbreaking life she led.
More about Molly:
Listen to Molly Luther's Music.
Meg's episode about her mother, The Golden Haired Girl, on her podcast Uplifted.
Meg's Mother Mine Episode: 22 Passionate
Artwork by Paula Mangin (@PaulaBallah).
Music composed and performed by Andrea Perry.
Producer: Katie Semro
Executive Producer: Katie Hafner
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