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Marie Brenner
Marie Brenner is the author of Experiencing Reading. She writes about the world of books and the people who make them.
Apples & oranges
A liberal Vanity Fair reporter attempts to reconnect with her conservative apple-farmer brother after he falls ill. This effort brings to the surface their deeply held, disparate beliefs about politics, lifestyle choices, and personal priorities. The story explores the challenges of bridging ideological divides within a family.