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Here I Am traces the Bloch family—a Jewish family living in Washington, D.C.—through a turbulent four‑week period that tests their relationships and sense of belonging. Foer examines the ways in which the duties of father, son, husband, wife, and child intersect and collide, raising questions about personal identity and the ties that bind us to our loved ones.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Jonathan Safran Foer
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