LeVar Burton Reads

"Mrs. Perez" by Oscar Casares

<p>When a burglary deprives her of her most prized possession, a woman discovers just how resilient and assertive she can be. "Mrs. Perez" appears in Oscar Casares' collection BROWNSVILLE: STORIES from Back Bay Books. Thanks to our presenting sponsor Audible. Start your free trial and get a free audiobook at <a href="http://audible.com/levar" target="_blank">audible.com/levar</a>.</p>

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