Words on Wednesday

WoW – Words on Wednesday @Gallery 40

A reading series to celebrate the diverse voices of Hudson Valley authors

Our guest is Mihai Grunfeld

Mihai will introduce his book with a reading from his memoir and will speak about finding his place in the world.

Mihai Grunfeld was born in Cluj, Romania, where he lived until he was eighteen. In January 1969 he traveled to Czechoslovakia and escaped to the West. This was the beginning of a long journey that took him to Israel, Italy, Sweeden and Canada in search of a home. Eventually he settled in the United States. He obtained a Ph.D. from US Berkeley and recently retired from Vassar College where he taught Spanish and Latin American Literature. His autobiography, Leaving. Memories from Romania was published in 2008. Together with Sarah Levine Simon he adapted his novel into a play, The Dressmaker’s Secret, which enjoyed a successful run in New York City.
Mihai is now completing a second memoir.

Book will be for sale and will be signed by the author.

Moderated by Mary Flad.