Sarah sits down with award-winning author Joan Leegant to discuss her captivating collection of short stories, Displaced Persons. Set between Israel and the United States, these stories delve into the themes of exile, belonging, and the search for home. Leegant weaves a rich tapestry of characters and experiences, from a Boston professor forging an unexpected friendship with an Israeli born in Iraq, to a gifted yeshiva student grappling with mental illness and finding solace in the poetry of Walt Whitman. The collection also features the poignant return of an elderly widower to his Bronx roots, in an attempt to reconcile with a love he left behind decades ago.

Join us as we explore how these vivid stories illuminate moments of transition, longing, and the complexities of human connection. Whether you're a fan of literary fiction, short stories, or tales that span cultural and geographic boundaries, this conversation with Joan Leegant offers insights into the human spirit and the enduring search for meaning and belonging.

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