jaime reyes

Philadelphia, PA: Jaime Reyes discusses In the Beginning, a novel that explores of the origins of religion

In his novel, In the Beginning, Jaime Reyes addresses topics of spirituality and religion from the imagined perspective of a Neanderthal tribe. We talked with Reyes about his experiences with religion, his unorthodox journey to becoming a writer, and how he became interested in Neanderthals for the subject of his book.

BREAKAWAY DAILY: Tell us a little about your background.

JAIME REYES: I was born in Puerto Rico and moved to the mainland at age 8. I spoke no English, but at that age learning a new language is not difficult.