Two novels explore the complexities of parent-child relationships
Two novels explore the complexities of parent-child relationships  
Podcast: NPR's Book of the Day
Published On: Fri Jun 30 2023
Description: Today's episode is all about parents, their adult children, and the frustration and forgiveness that can come to a head in those relationships. First, author Jenny Xie speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about her new novel, Holding Pattern, in which protagonist Kathleen Cheng moves back in with her mom after dropping out of grad school and going through a breakup. Then, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Nathan Go about Forgiving Imelda Marcos, which follows a Filipino chauffeur's call to his estranged journalist son with the scoop of a lifetime about the secret political meeting he witnessed.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy