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A daughter reckons with her father's death in 'Secrets of the Sun'

By Sheilah Kast,
Maureen Harvie
Published March 1, 2024 at 8:00 AM EST
Courtesy of Ohio State University Press
Courtesy of Ohio State University Press

The day before her wedding, writer Mako Yoshikawa received news that upended her world: Her abusive, estranged father was dead. In her new memoir, "Secrets of the Sun," Yoshikawa reckons with grief and guilt.

Mako Yoshikawa will be in conversation with author Kyoko Mori at Bird in Hand Cafe & Bookstore on Friday, March 8th at 6 pm. Details here.

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Sheilah Kast
Sheilah Kast is the host of On The Record, Monday-Friday, 9:30-10:00 am.
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