StoryCorps: Jumana Rosshandler & Anja Sebunya

A woman from Jordan remembers harboring a family of American missionaries during that country’s civil war.

Atlanta, GA – Growing up in Amman, Jordan, Jumana Sharabi Rosshandler’s life changed when a family of American Baptist missionaries moved in across the street. Jumana became best friends with one of their chidren, Jan. What happened next changed both girl’s lives forever. Jumana told the story to friend and colleague, Anja Sebunya.