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Amtrak is excited to announce the selection of the second group of writers selected to participate in the #AmtrakResidency program. Over the next year, they will work on writing projects of their choice in the unique workspace of a long-distance train. The residents offer a diverse representation of the writing community and hail from across the country. Meet our residents below:
Sarah Federman, PhD could think of no better place edit her book about railroads than on a train. Her book addresses the role of the French National Railways (SNCF) in the transport of deportees during World War II and the conflict existing today in the United States over whether the company has made amends. In telling this story, the book follows the lives of four French Jewish citizens who all happened to find themselves on the last trains to Auschwitz—trains that left after D-Day. Sarah’s work raises larger questions about the role of corporations in mass violence. She conducted extensive research in the U.S. and France, including 120 interviews (80 with survivors), archival work, pro bono work for the U.S. government, and much more. Sarah received her PhD in conflict resolution from George Mason University (GMU). The Fondation pour la Mémoire de la Shoah, Carey Institute for Global Good, and Kathryn Davis Foundation, also funded this work. Follow her on Twitter @SarahFederman.
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