Taffy Brodesser Akner

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Book Review | The Young, the Rich and the Guilty

Allegra Goodman in Moment · 8 Oct

Taffy Brodesser-Akner's novel, "Long Island Compromise," humorously and poignantly explores the lives of the Fletcher family, a wealthy Jewish family burdened by a dark history and the complexities of privilege.

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Is this new novel too Jewish to be hailed for its brilliance?

Jewish Chronicle · 14 Aug

"Long Island Compromise" by Taffy Brodesser-Akner is hailed as one of the most Jewish novels in recent times, centering around a wealthy Jewish family on Long Island whose Jewish identity shapes their lives.

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Is This Anything? - Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s <em>Long Island Compromise</em> reproduces the nullity at the heart of contemporary American Jewish life.

Mitchell Abidor in Jewish Currents · 2 Aug

In "Is This Anything? - Taffy Brodesser-Akner's Long Island Compromise," the novel is critiqued for reproducing a sense of emptiness within contemporary American Jewish life.

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Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s ‘Long Island Compromise’

Amy Klein in Hadassah · 9 Jul

In "Long Island Compromise" by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, the story focuses on the Fletcher family, a wealthy Jewish American family in a fictional Long Island suburb.

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Must Jews be defined by trauma? Taffy Brodesser-Akner's sharp new novel offers a surprising answer

Mira Fox in Forward · 8 Jul

In Taffy Brodesser-Akner's novel "Long Island Compromise," a multi-generational Jewish family grapples with the aftermath of trauma, notably a kidnapping that shapes the lives of the siblings.

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‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Fleishman,’ Natasha Lyonne among Jewish nominees at strike-delayed Emmys

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 12 Jan

The 2022-23 Emmy Awards, delayed due to Hollywood strikes, will finally take place, with several Jewish nominees vying for prizes.

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A New Jewish Book by the Author of ‘Fleishman Is In Trouble’ Is Coming

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 8 Jan

Author Taffy Brodesser-Akner, known for her book and limited series Fleishman Is In Trouble, has a new Jewish-themed book called Long Island Compromise coming out in July.

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Fleishman Is a Series

Akiva Schick in Jewish Review of Books · 30 Dec 2022

"Fleishman Is a Series" is a show based on the 2019 novel by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, available on Hulu.

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Feeding Fleishman: Ep. 191

Unorthodox · 8 Aug 2019

In this episode of Unorthodox, Taffy Brodesser-Akner discusses her bestselling novel "Fleishman Is in Trouble," reflecting on its Jewish themes and her inspirations, while Umber Ahmad shares her journey from banker to baker, highlighting how food connects people.

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Feeding Fleishman: Ep. 191

Unorthodox · 8 Aug 2019

In episode 191 of the podcast "Unorthodox," Jewish guest Taffy Brodesser-Akner, author of "Fleishman is in Trouble," discusses the success of her debut novel and her Jewish identity in writing.

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Lords and A-Listers: Ep. 161

Unorthodox · 13 Dec 2018

This episode of Unorthodox features writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner discussing her experiences profiling celebrities while striving to maintain her Jewish values, as well as Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks sharing his insights on maintaining Jewish identity within British society and his interactions with the royal family.

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Lords and A-Listers: Ep. 161

Unorthodox · 13 Dec 2018

In episode 161 of Unorthodox, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, a New York Times writer known for profiling celebrities, discusses being a journalist and a mensch, her favorite biblical figure to profile, and her Twitter presence.

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People of the Book: Ep. 138

Unorthodox · 7 Jun 2018

In this episode, the hosts introduce the podcast's first book club discussion featuring Israeli-born writer Ruby Namdar and his acclaimed book, "The Ruined House."

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