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Book: Alive and Beating by Rebecca Wolf
Reviewer: Kathy Rush, Retired cultural anthropologist and one of the founders of the Oral History of the University Women’s Club of Buenos Aires
Alive and Beating is a poignant debut novel inspired by a true story. Set in Jerusalem, it follows the intersecting lives of six individuals from diverse backgrounds—Leah, Yael, Hoda, David, Severin, and two teenage boys, Youssef and Yosef—all in desperate need of organ transplants. Their fates become intertwined following a tragic event, leading to profound reflections on faith, identity, and the shared human experience.
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