An Interview with Mike H. Mizrahi: Author of The Weight of Loyalty, Winner of the 2025 SPR Book Awards

Tell us about your book.
“Loyalty”…a strong feeling of support or allegiance. It’s a word we all think we understand until it’s tested.
The Weight […]
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