Ursula Hegi

About the Author

Ursula Hegi is a German-born American author renowned for her poignant explorations of memory, loss, and the intricacies of family bonds, often set against the backdrop of post-war Germany and immigrant experiences in the United States. Drawing from her own journey of emigrating from Germany to the U.S. in her twenties, Hegi's writing delves into the emotional landscapes of ordinary lives marked by extraordinary resilience. Her debut novel, Floating in My Mother's Palm, introduced readers to the small German town of Burgdorf, where a young girl's coming-of-age unfolds amid secrets and sorrows. With a career spanning novels, short stories, and essays, Hegi continues to captivate audiences with her empathetic portrayals of human vulnerability and the search for belonging.