Reconstructing the Memories of Aging Matriarchs
Two recent novels attempt to unearth the pasts of forgetful family members, weighing the benefits of storytelling for older and younger generations.
Rachael Allen
Rachael Allen is an editorial fellow at The Atlantic.
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