On Sunset

In "On Sunset," Kathryn Harrison reflects on her childhood in Los Angeles, where she was raised by her maternal grandparents, Harry Jacobs and Margaret Sassoon, who brought with them a rich tapestry of histories from their diverse pasts. Growing up in a majestic Tudor mansion filled with relics and stories of their extraordinary lives, Harrison crafts a vivid narrative that explores themes of memory and storytelling. As financial struggles lead to the sale of their home in 1971, she seeks to reclaim the significance of this formative period, blending nostalgia with poignant insights.