New Books in History host Colin Mustful presents an interview with Sigrid Lien, author of the book, Pictures of Longing: Photography and the Norwegian-American Migration. Dr. Lien is professor of art history and photography studies at the University of Bergen, Norway, and a leading authority on Norwegian photography. In her book Dr. Sigrid Lien keenly evaluates the photographs Norwegian immigrants sent home—including one of her own grandfather. Throughout the book, Lien delves into the lives of everyday people seeking a new and prosperous life in America. Using talented writing and skillful research Sigrid Lien brings the past to life without overlooking the important historical context in which the Norwegian-American migration took place.