Jewish Book Festival: Edward Hirsch – My Childhood in Pieces
Organizer(s): The Jewish Community Center of St. Louis (email)
Step into the world of renowned poet and critic Edward Hirsch as he presents My Childhood in Pieces: A Stand-Up Comedy, a Skokie Elegy, a deeply personal and often funny memoir about his childhood in suburban Chicago. Hirsch, celebrated for his rich legacy as one of America’s leading poets and former president of the Guggenheim Foundation, blends cutting humor with poignant reflection to explore memory, family, and identity. This event offers a rare opportunity to engage with one of today’s most influential voices in literature.
Sponsored by St. Louis NORC