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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Understanding the Terrorist Who Tried to Kill Your Wife

    In October, we spoke with David Harris-Gershon, whose wife, Jamie, was almost killed by a Palestinian bomber several years ago in Jerusalem. Others were killed. When the bomber was tried, neither Jamie nor David wanted to go to the courtroom. But after they'd moved back to the US and had two children, David was still haunted by the event.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    In October, we spoke with

    David Harris-Gershon, whose wife, Jamie, was almost killed by a Palestinian bomber several years ago in Jerusalem. Others were killed. When the bomber was tried, neither Jamie nor David wanted to go to the courtroom. But after they'd moved back to the US and had two children, David was still haunted by the event. The result is the book

    What Do You Buy the Children of the Terrorist Who Tried to Kill Your Wife?

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Sonya Geis

      Senior Managing Editor

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      David Harris-Gershon

      blogger, teacher and freelance writer

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