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This Is Not About Us
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Stephen Colbert Book Club Featured Pick
A death, three sisters, three generations of a Jewish family, and an apple cake – thus begins Allegra Goodman's heartfelt novel, This Is Not About Us. This character-driven story interlaces tradition, holidays, family interactions, and humor in a story with universal themes. Goodman, who was raised in Hawaii, is a graduate of Harvard and received her PhD from Stanford University. A recipient of numerous awards and honors, including a Whiting…
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