Red Sox, Jerusalem, and Coming Home - Jimmy Tingle

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Red Sox, Jerusalem, and Coming Home

A father bonds with his son over baseball, a boy realizes that his single father is not a superhero, a worker gets a knife pulled on her at a homeless shelter, a newly divorced mother is evicted from her home, and a young writer moves to Jerusalem with the hope that peace will break out.

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13:24
The Impossible Dream

by Jimmy Tingle

A father bonds with his son over baseball.

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08:17
Sit Tight, Kid

by Jason Schmidt

A boy realizes his father is not a superhero, just a man who did his best.

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05:56
Playing Parts

by Launa Lea

A worker at a community center has a knife pulled on her.

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04:16
Holding Your Breath

by Gretchen Waschke

A newly divorced mother is evicted from her home.

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12:19
Man on the Moon

by Nathan Englander

A writer moves to Jerusalem to be part of the peace process. This story was produced in collaboration with the World Science Festival.

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Extras From This Episode

Jimmy Tingle Radio Extra1

Jimmy and his son at Fenway Park.

Nathan Englander Radio Extra

Nathan Englander in Jerusalem in the 90â€ēs. Photo by Debbie Hill.

The music in this story

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  • Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
  • Regina Carter - I'm Going Home
  • American Football - The Summer Ends