Back2Basics: Reconnecting to the essence of YOU

E333: Howard Langer- Rediscovering the writer within

May 29, 2026·30 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Learn more about Howard at:  https://howardlanger.com/ Show notes:  Show Notes    ⚖️ [02:22] Reading biographies of famous lawyers as a child 💼 [05:42] Feeling "utterly astonished" and comfortable in the courtroom ⚖️ [07:24] Ronald Dworkin on the contingent fee: "Feel good and make money" 📖 [10:05] The failed attempts before finding the story ❓ [11:08] Writing without knowing: Discovering the rabbi's journey day by day 🎭 [12:44] Fiddler on the Roof's romanticized view vs. harsh reality 💬 [17:05] Reader feedback: A woman broke down crying reading the book 🛑 [19:21] "I can't give prayers of praise to God—He's broken trust with me" 🚗 [26:10] The accident at 63: Coma for weeks, both legs badly broken 🎶 [29:41] What makes Howard tick: Playing banjo (took it up late in life) Please leave a review or send us a Voice note letting us know what you enjoyed at:Back2Basics reconnecting to the essence of YOU (podpage.com)Follow us on IG and FB @Back2BasicsPodcast

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