This event is in the past.It took place on May 26, 2026 at Book Passage.










Helen Benedict unpacks a veteran's impossible choice: shelter the family of his fallen Iraqi interpreter or walk away. The conversation digs into redemption, forgiveness, and what we owe each other after war.
author talk
literary fiction
war literature
timely themes
Tips
📚"cherished indie bookstore vibe" (Google review)
🎤Katherine Seligman joins the conversation
Helen Benedict with Katherine Seligman - The Soldier's House
Financial District










Helen Benedict unpacks a veteran's impossible choice: shelter the family of his fallen Iraqi interpreter or walk away. The conversation digs into redemption, forgiveness, and what we owe each other after war.
author talk
literary fiction
war literature
timely themes
Tips
📚"cherished indie bookstore vibe" (Google review)
🎤Katherine Seligman joins the conversation
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