Alison Pick is the author of a novel that was nominated for the Man Booker Prize and won the Canadian Jewish Book Award. Her work, met with international acclaim, is frequently featured on best-of lists. Pick focuses on profound human relationships and the complexities of identity, with prose that is both urgent and poetic. As a respected educator, she inspires emerging writers with her insights into the craft of storytelling.
The memoir delves into the author's shocking family secret, which catalyzed her mid-life conversion to Judaism. Through her narrative, she explores profound themes of family dynamics, faith, and the weight of inherited burdens. Drawing inspiration from notable figures like Karen Armstrong and Anne Lamott, the author crafts a compelling reflection on personal identity and spiritual awakening, inviting readers to ponder their own beliefs and familial legacies.
Includes supplement: "P.S. insights, interviews & more ..."--Cover.