Marzahn, Mon Amour with Patricia Smith

Libration Nation is going International! This week we are discussing the German book Marzahn, Mon Amour by Katja Oskamp, which was the winner of the Dublin Literary Award 2023. Also, this Mother’s Day Week, my guest is none other than the Queen of Libration Nation herself, my mother Patricia Smith!  Marzahn, Mon Amour  is about the experiences of a woman who becomes a pedicurist in Marzahn, Berlin and chronicles the stories of her clients, mostly seniors who came of age in East Berlin before the Wall came down. These stories are told with compassion and curiosity, documenting the beauty and truth of a people who have experienced both tragedy and triumph.Our drink this week is an Aperol Spritz, which is featured in the book and is perfect beverage to enjoy all summer long!Aperol Spritz RecipeIce3 ounces Aperol3 ounces dry Prosecco1 ounce club sodaOrange slice, for garnishIn this episodeHoopla for LibrariesMarzahn, BerlinDublin Literary AwardThe Clown by Heinrich Boll

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