Segal accepted the award modestly and thanked everyone who helped.

Segall received the award for best debut novel.

At the reunion, the Segalls shared stories about their grandparents' adventures.

Segals gathered in the garden every Sunday to share stories and tea.

On autumn evenings, the Segalewitzes would light lanterns on the porch and tell stories until midnight.

Segalewitz was the most common surname in the village.