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FREE EVENT
Qesher Book Club:
Alive and Beating
Tuesday, October 28
Please note that the times (in the US) are different from our usual schedule!
USA 1:00 pm PT / 4:00 pm ET
UK 8:00 pm / France 9:00 pm / Israel 10:00 pm
The talk will last approximately 60 minutes
About this talk
Inspired by a true story, Rebecca Wolf's debut novel, "Alive and
Beating," follows six people from diverse backgrounds and neighborhoods
throughout Jerusalem, all desperately in need of organ transplants, on
the day their lives will forever be changed.
In a place where ancient
divides often seem insurmountable, these six characters-Leah, a Hasidic
young woman; Yael, a daughter of Holocaust survivors; Hoda, a
Palestinian hairdresser; David, an Iraqi restaurant owner; Severin, a
Catholic priest; and Youssef and Yosef, two teenage boys whose fates are
inextricably linked-are united despite their differences by a shared
goal of becoming healthy and finding meaning in their lives. Wolf's
masterful storytelling is a testament to the belief that life can be
renewed, faith can transcend boundaries, and that at our core, we all
share a common humanity.
You can read more and order the book here:
https://www.amazon.com/Alive-Beating-Rebecca-Wolf/dp/195876213X
About the Author
Rebecca Wolf is a former journalist whose fiction and essays have
appeared in many publications, including Apricity and Tablet. She is a
volunteer writing tutor for PEN America's Prison Writing Program, and
she lived in Jerusalem as a foreign student before attending Barnard
College. She lives in New Jersey with her family.
RECORDING INFORMATION
This talk will be recorded and shared with registrants the day after.
It will be available without a time limit
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