Famed author Joyce Carol Oates wins 2019 Jerusalem Prize
As Oates graciously acknowledges her honor to be a recipient, she explained her mysterious Jewish heritage.
Writer Joyce Carol Oates poses with her book "Blonde" during a photocall after she won the Literary Award at the 36th American film festival in Deauville September 9, 2010. (photo credit: REUTERS/VINCENT KESSLER)Updated: