A Family Across Town
My Father's Double Life, A Memoir
$31.19
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
19 January 2027
Summary
For readers drawn to complex family narratives, a contemporary memoir about uncovering a life-altering family secret.
A Family Across Town is a riveting literary memoir about the devastating power of family secrets and the quiet damage caused by lives built on deceit. Growing up in a suburb of Los Angeles, Aynah Askanas and her three siblings always felt something was off in their family. Only in adulthood would the staggering truth be revealed: their father …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798896362166 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Aynah V. Askanas |
| Publisher: | She Writes Press |
| Imprint: | She Writes Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 19 January 2027 |
| Weight: | 210g |
| Dimensions: | 140mm x 216mm |
Critics Review
“A candid reflection on the generational impact of secrets.”—Kirkus Reviews
“This memoir is unique and absorbing, a must-read!”—Leslie Johansen Nack, author of Nineteen
“This memoir reminds us that what is concealed does not disappear. It waits, quietly shaping the lives of everyone it touches. Read it!”—Kristina Amelong, author of What My Brother Knew
“A gripping family memoir crafted by an expert storyteller. Askanas depicts how the seemingly everyday moments of family life take on weighted meaning in the aftermath of a secret revealed … An unforgettable read.”—Vince Granata, author of Everything is Fine
Aynah V. Askanas
Aynah V. Askanas is a retired lawyer and college English instructor who has written countless legal briefs and graded even more English papers. She has also published numerous articles throughout her career in prominent medical-legal publications, the College English Journal, and, most recently, in the Mouthful of Salt Literary Journal. A Family Across Town, her debut memoir, will be released in January 2027. She lives with her husband in Ventura, California and enjoys a gorgeous view of the Pacific Ocean.
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