The first Sophie Brody Medal winner was chosen at the American Library Association's Midwinter Conference. This new award for achivement in Jewish literature is endowed by Arthur Brody in memory of his wife, Sophie. Avner Mandelman received the medal for his powerful collection of short stories, "Talking to the Enemy." The stories deal with the moral ambiguity experienced by Israeli soldiers as they bring former Nazis to justice. Three books received honorable mentions. "Born to Kvetch", by Michael Wex, tells the story of Yiddish by bringing linguistics, anthroplogy, sociology, religion, and history together. Not Me, a debut novel by Michael Lavigne, explores the complexity of father-son relationships, personal and Jewish identity, and redemption. This book looks at the Holocaust from a new perspective. The Orientalist: Solving the Mystery of a Strange and Dangerous Life, by Tom Reiss, is the portrait of Lev Nussimbaum. It provides a glimpse of life in the Middle East before World War II. His varied career and multiple personas mirror his ethnically diverse world. Barbara Bibel Co-Chair Sophie Brody Committee
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