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I might have missed this but what is the significance of the title? Is there symbolism there?

Bruce Katz In an interview, the author said, "It’s taken from a poem in Hebrew, which goes something like ‘We’re so crazy, lions roared in us all night.’ I liked…moreIn an interview, the author said, "It’s taken from a poem in Hebrew, which goes something like ‘We’re so crazy, lions roared in us all night.’ I liked this idea of a hidden predator that sleeps inside you and wakes up in the night."

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NPR had a good interview with the author of this book. It sounds very interesting and I like the idea of a modern discussion of immigration. Has anyone read this yet?

Sydney Avey I just posted my review. I really liked this book. The author probes the complexities of immigration, race relations, and justice in a way that deepen…moreI just posted my review. I really liked this book. The author probes the complexities of immigration, race relations, and justice in a way that deepens our understanding.(less)

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