First published 2001
A human rights worker and a Park Avenue psychiatrist travel to Bosnia, tasked with helping local women confront their war traumas. As the women's harrowing experiences emerge, the Americans are forced to confront their own emotional distance. In an unexpected moment, the women find common ground, teaching and learning from each other. This gripping play explores the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable violence.
Genres: fiction, drama, historical-fiction
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Bosnia and Hercegovina
144 pages · Paperback · Random House Publishing Group
Content warnings: violence, war