Jennifer Lang

When American-born Jennifer falls in love with French-born Philippe during the First Intifada in Israel, she understands their relationship isn't perfect. Both 23, both Jewish, they lead very different lives: she's a secular tourist, he's an observant immigrant. Despite their opposing outlook...

In experimental chapterettes, American-born Jennifer Lang traces her nonlinear journey—on and off a yoga mat—reckoning with her adopted country (Israel), midlife hormones (menopause), and imminent empty nest (inevitable). After two-plus decades of moving cities, countries, and continents with her...