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    Infidels: A Novel

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    Infidels: A Novel

    FromALOUD @ Los Angeles Public Library

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    Infidels: A Novel

    FromALOUD @ Los Angeles Public Library

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    Length:
    76 minutes
    Released:
    Apr 12, 2017
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Born in a public library in Morocco where his father was a janitor, Abdellah Taïa is an acclaimed novelist and filmmaker who lives in Paris, but sets his latest novel in his home country. With deep lyricism and erotic energy, Infidels follows the life of Jallal, a young gay Muslim who is the son of a prostitute witch doctor. The mother and son struggle as outsiders inside their Islamic world until Jallal moves to Belgium and becomes a jihadist. Taia discusses this powerful story about love and belonging with Steven Reigns, the first City Poet of West Hollywood.For photos from this program, click here. 
    Released:
    Apr 12, 2017
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (100)

    ALOUD is the Library Foundation of Los Angeles' award-winning literary series of live conversations, readings and performances at the historic Central Library and locations throughout Los Angeles.