Episodes
Series | Episode | First Broadcast | Comments |
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02 | 20130226 | A layered. bittersweet tragi-comedy about three generations of a Jewish family from the Chicago suburbs.
Edie Middlestein is a woman who can't stop eating. Her family fear she will eat herself to death. But Edie's heart and soul feel full when her stomach is full. And as she alternates between eating and grinding all the joy out of her memories, relationships around her start to unravel.
The author, Jami Attenberg, grew up in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This is her fourth book.
Episode 2 (of 10)
Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman
Rachelle thinks her mother-in-law needs saving. So what's Benny going to do about it? Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature | |
03 | 20130227 | A layered. bittersweet tragi-comedy about three generations of a Jewish family from the Chicago suburbs.
Edie Middlestein is a woman who can't stop eating. Her family fear she will eat herself to death. But Edie's heart and soul feel full when her stomach is full. And as she alternates between eating and grinding all the joy out of her memories, relationships around her start to unravel.
The author, Jami Attenberg, grew up in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This is her fourth book.
Episode 3 (of 10)
Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman
Richard Middlestein feels he has no choice but to leave his wife, Edie. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature | |
04 | 20130228 | A layered. bittersweet tragi-comedy about three generations of a Jewish family from the Chicago suburbs.
Edie Middlestein is a woman who can't stop eating. Her family fear she will eat herself to death. But Edie's heart and soul feel full when her stomach is full. And as she alternates between eating and grinding all the joy out of her memories, relationships around her start to unravel.
The author, Jami Attenberg, grew up in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This is her fourth book.
Episode 4 (of 10)
Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman
Robin needs to spend more time with her newly single, obese, diabetes-stricken mother. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature | |
05 | 20130301 | A layered. bittersweet tragi-comedy about three generations of a Jewish family from the Chicago suburbs.
Edie Middlestein is a woman who can't stop eating. Her family fear she will eat herself to death. But Edie's heart and soul feel full when her stomach is full. And as she alternates between eating and grinding all the joy out of her memories, relationships around her start to unravel.
The author, Jami Attenberg, grew up in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This is her fourth book.
Episode 5 (of 10)
Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman
Robin gains a new insight into her mother's life when they visit the Golden Unicorn. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature | |
06 | 20130304 | A layered. bittersweet tragi-comedy about three generations of a Jewish family from the Chicago suburbs.
Edie Middlestein is a woman who can't stop eating. Her family fear she will eat herself to death. But Edie's heart and soul feel full when her stomach is full. And as she alternates between eating and grinding all the joy out of her memories, relationships around her start to unravel.
The author, Jami Attenberg, grew up in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This is her fourth book.
Episode 6 (of 10)
Written by Jami Attenberg
Prescription in hand, Benny visits Richard at the pharmacy. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature | |
07 | 20130305 | A layered. bittersweet tragi-comedy about three generations of a Jewish family from the Chicago suburbs.
Edie Middlestein is a woman who can't stop eating. Her family fear she will eat herself to death. But Edie's heart and soul feel full when her stomach is full. And as she alternates between eating and grinding all the joy out of her memories, relationships around her start to unravel.
The author, Jami Attenberg, grew up in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This is her fourth book.
Episode 7 (of 10)
Written by Jamie Attenberg
Edie, Emily and Robin meet at the Chinese restaurant. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature | |
08 | 20130306 | A layered. bittersweet tragi-comedy about three generations of a Jewish family from the Chicago suburbs.
Edie Middlestein is a woman who can't stop eating. Her family fear she will eat herself to death. But Edie's heart and soul feel full when her stomach is full. And as she alternates between eating and grinding all the joy out of her memories, relationships around her start to unravel.
The author, Jami Attenberg, grew up in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This is her fourth book.
Episode 8 (of 10)
Written by Jami Attenberg
Richard takes his grandchildren, Emily and Josh, to the synagogue. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature | |
09 | 20130307 | A layered. bittersweet tragi-comedy about three generations of a Jewish family from the Chicago suburbs.
Edie Middlestein is a woman who can't stop eating. Her family fear she will eat herself to death. But Edie's heart and soul feel full when her stomach is full. And as she alternates between eating and grinding all the joy out of her memories, relationships around her start to unravel.
The author, Jami Attenberg, grew up in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This is her fourth book.
Episode 9 (of 10)
Written by Jami Attenberg
The Middlesteins and friends come together at the b'nai mitzvah. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature | |
10 | 20130308 | A layered. bittersweet tragi-comedy about three generations of a Jewish family from the Chicago suburbs.
Edie Middlestein is a woman who can't stop eating. Her family fear she will eat herself to death. But Edie's heart and soul feel full when her stomach is full. And as she alternates between eating and grinding all the joy out of her memories, relationships around her start to unravel.
The author, Jami Attenberg, grew up in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This is her fourth book.
Episode 10 (of 10)
Written by Jami Attenberg
After the b'nai mitzvah, Kenneth sets off for Edie's to share food and, he hopes, love. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature | |
BAB | 01 | 20130225 | A layered. bittersweet tragi-comedy about three generations of a Jewish family from the Chicago suburbs.
Edie Middlestein is a woman who can't stop eating. Her family fear she will eat herself to death. But Edie's heart and soul feel full when her stomach is full. And as she alternates between eating and grinding all the joy out of her memories, relationships around her start to unravel.
The author, Jami Attenberg, grew up in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. This is her fourth book.
Episode 1 (of 10)
Reader: Tracy-Ann Oberman
Little Edie is already big for her age, but it does not matter. For food is made of love. Readings from modern classics, new works by leading writers and world literature |