EPISODE · Sep 21, 2023 · 32 MIN
Javier Zamora: "I Survived the Unsurvivable"
from Open Book with Jenna · host Jenna Bush Hager, Javier Zamora
Javier Zamora is a renowned Salvadoran poet, author and activist. When he was just 9 years old, he emigrated from El Salvador to the U.S. to reunite with his parents, who were already there. His memoir "Solito" details this harrowing solo journey away from a war-torn country and into one where home always felt far away. Zamora is the first Salvadoran author to make the New York Times bestsellers list. Jenna Bush Hager spoke to Javier about his memoir “Solito”, a recent Read with Jenna pick, and what it means to tell his story now. Follow the ‘Read with Jenna’ podcast now to hear new episodes every week. And the fun doesn’t stop here! Want to join our Read with Jenna community of book lovers? You can find our monthly book list and sign up for our newsletter here: TODAY.com/ReadwithJenna You can also find us on Instagram on @ReadwithJenna Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
"Solito" author Javier Zamora opens up to Jenna Bush Hager about the solo journey he took to the U.S. from El Salvador at the age of 9 and how writing has changed his life, helping him heal and share his story with others.
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