

Geraldine Brooks On the Art of Grieving and Spanning the Political Divide
27 snips Mar 6, 2025
Geraldine Brooks, a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist and author of "March" and "Horse," discusses her grief following the sudden death of her husband, Tony Horwitz. She reflects on mourning in a society that shies away from sadness and shares how writing served as a therapeutic outlet. The conversation also touches on Tony's vision of bridging political divides during tumultuous times, now more relevant than ever. Additionally, Brooks offers her thoughts on her contribution to a new book about public service, highlighting the importance of community and connection.
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Hobro Reporting
- Geraldine Brooks and Tony Horwitz, known as "Hobro," covered Middle East conflicts from opposing sides for the Wall Street Journal.
- They often filed joint bylines, feeling like one journalistic entity.
Meeting Tony
- Brooks and Horwitz met at Columbia Journalism School, initially bonding over his story about car battery theft.
- Six months later, they reconnected in a business reporting seminar.
The Phone Call
- Brooks received the news of Horwitz's death via a brief, impersonal phone call.
- She criticizes the lack of a compassionate protocol for such notifications.