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Episode: As Large as Your Spirit - Navigating Exile Refuge and Universal Humanity - Joel David Bond : 144
Description: Joel's journey, which began in Kurdistan, Iraq, offers a unique perspective on resilience and adaptability, shedding light on the enriching experiences that come from living and working in diverse cultural landscapes. Joel David Bond is an American educator whose unexpected five-month stay on a remote Greek island during the COVID-19 pandemic led to profound personal and professional growth.His story draws powerful parallels to the experiences of refugees, emphasizing the universal emotions of loss, resilience, and the quest for belonging. We also discuss his memoir, "As Large as Your Spirit: A Reverse Refugee Memoir," where...