Talk about the end of innocence. My 12 year-old brother interviews my 24 year-old brother about going to Islamic summer camp.

I remember seeing an inscription on the wall next to my bunk bed. It was very simple and straightforward. It said: On this bed, a boy became a man and a girl became a woman.

12 year-olds have the funniest reactions. Hear the complete, 5 minute audio online here.



Also featuring my father. Soundtrack by A.R. Rahman. A different version of this story will be presented by SpeakeasyDC in the coming months.

Labels: audio, childhood, islam