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Hiroshima in the Morning

HIROSHIMA IN THE MORNING is a stunning memoir whose literary excellence has been celebrated by the National Book Critic Circle this year. Delving into the most intimate—and epic—issues of our time, this powerful book is about the author's attempt to redefine what it means to be a mother, and her exploration of what it means to live with the fallout of radiation and war.

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Rahna Reiko Rizzuto has recently become the centerpiece of a national conversation about motherhood and divorce. She shocked Salon.com readers with an essay entitled "Why I Left My Children," discussing her decision to become the noncustodial parent following her divorce. She has since appeared on The Today Show, The View, The Joy Behar Show, Gayle King Radio to discuss her decision, and an article about her on Yahoo has attracted over 16,000 comments! Jezebel.com also has weighed in, and Reiko has responded with a thoughtful piece in the Huffington Post entitled "The Gender Gap In Motherhood."

HIROSHIMA IN THE MORNING is also a powerful book for any reader concerned with the effects of war and nuclear disaster. Read Reiko's recent op-ed about the effects of radiation, which has appeared in The Progressive and Newsday.

Readers around the country are using this book to begin discussion about their own marriages, parenting and career choices, and their relationships with the world in the wake of personal and global tragedy.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 320 pages

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