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Minelle Mahtani

September 24th, 2024

Author Minelle Mahtani’s memoir, May It Have a Happy Ending (Doubleday $34.95) explores the emotional complexities of motherhood, grief and self-discovery. As she begins a new chapter as a radio host, she faces the devastating news of her Iranian mother’s tongue cancer. While finding her own voice in a predominantly white newsroom, she struggles with the loss of her mother’s. Through lyrical prose, Mahtani examines themes of superstition, caregiving and the tension between speaking out and silence, capturing the painful balancing act of caring for both a parent and her own child. 9780385675208

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