Historical Frictions

Ep. 9 - People of the Book


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Welcome to Historical Frictions, a historical fiction podcast.

We are back, delving into the nitty-gritty of history, fiction, and everything in between, hosted by Hilary, Tess, and Lachlan. 

This week, we are discussing People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks, and read by Tess. 

Recommended Sources: 

Geraldine Brooks, 'The Book of Exodus: A Double Rescue in Wartime Sarajevo' here

'I Have This Paper which I Know Comes from Israel': Interview with Davor Bakovic, Son of Yugoslav Partisan and Second-Generation Link to Muslim Righteous Among the Nations here

DIE SARAJEVO HAGGADA

Boznie Hercegovine, Sarajevo Haggadah page here 

Shalom Sabar, The Sarajevo Haggadah: History and Art (2018) - this one is slightly harder to get a hold of, as it's a scholarly edition. 

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Tess, Lachlan, and Hilary would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land they live and work: Kaurna Country (Adelaide Plains) and the Gadigal of the Eora Nation (Sydney), and pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.

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Historical FrictionsBy Hilary Locke