Sunday, March 17, 2024, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Congregation Torat El
301 Monmouth Road
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
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Meet the Author, Lisa Belkin – author of Genealogy of a Murder
On Independence Day weekend in 1960 a young cop is murdered in Stamford, Connecticut. In this exploration of that crime, the author examines how three immigrant families became entwined – one Irish, one Italian, and one Jewish – and how each of them experienced the American Dream and the obstacles they encountered in pursuing that dream. This brilliantly researched book explores immigration, religion, prison reform, the nature/nurture debate and even the history of motorcycle racing, as well as the coincidences and choices that led to that one fateful night.
Lisa Belkin’s career spans three decades – at the New York Times Magazine, the Life’s Work column, and the Motherlode blog. She is the author of four non-fiction books, one of which was made into an HBO miniseries.
Buy your copy of her book from Bookshop.org (to support independent bookstores) or amazon.com.
This event will be held in person as well as on Zoom.
Pre-Paid $15 per person/$20 at the door. (A lovely brunch will be served)
Zoom $10 per screen
Please register below. Anyone signing up for Zoom will receive the Zoom link prior to the event.
In-person and Zoom reservations must be made by Friday, March 15 at 12:00pm. After that date/time the cost will be $20 payable at the door.
Bookings are closed for this event.