In Her Wake
A Child Psychiatrist Explores the Mystery of Her Mother's Suicide
By Nancy Rappaport | Publisher: Basic Books
About the book
In 1963, Nancy Rappaport's mother committed suicide after a bitter divorce and custody battle. Nancy was four years old. As one of eleven children in a prominent Boston family, Nancy struggled to come to terms with the reasons why her mother took her own life. After years spent interviewing family and friends, Rappaport uncovers the story of a conflicted and troubled activist, socialite, and community leader. Drawing on court depositions, her mother's unpublished novel, newspapers, and her own experiences, she highlights heartbreaking stories of a complicated life that played out in the public eye. Inspiring, honest, and engaging, Rappaport's story sheds light on the agonizing nature of loss and healing, and reveals the permeable boundaries between therapists and the patients they treat.
Editions of In Her Wake
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780465014507
- EBook
- ISBN 9780465019939
Read an Excerpt
In 1963, Nancy Rappaport's mother committed suicide after a bitter divorce and custody battle. Nancy was four years old. As one of eleven children in a prominent Boston family, Nancy struggled to come to terms with the reasons why her mother took her own life. After years spent interviewing family and friends, Rappaport uncovers the story of a conflicted and troubled activist, socialite, and community leader. Drawing on court depositions, her mother's unpublished novel, newspapers, and her own experiences, she highlights heartbreaking stories of a complicated life that played out in the public eye. Inspiring, honest, and engaging, Rappaport's story sheds light on the agonizing nature of loss and healing, and reveals the permeable boundaries between therapists and the patients they treat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is In Her Wake about?
In 1963, Nancy Rappaport's mother committed suicide after a bitter divorce and custody battle. Nancy was four years old. As one of eleven children in a prominent Boston family, Nancy struggled to come to terms with the reasons why her mother took her own life. After years spent interviewing family and friends, Rappaport uncovers the story of a conflicted and troubled activist, socialite, and community leader. Drawing on court depositions, her mother's unpublished novel, newspapers, and her own experiences, she highlights heartbreaking stories of a complicated life that played out in the public eye. Inspiring, honest, and engaging, Rappaport's story sheds light on the agonizing nature of loss and healing, and reveals the permeable boundaries between therapists and the patients they treat.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in In Her Wake?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Biography and non-fiction prose > Memoirs
Where can I read a sample of In Her Wake?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780465014507
How long is In Her Wake and how many pages does it have?
In Her Wake has 320 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book In Her Wake?
Nancy Rappaport
Who is the Publisher of the book In Her Wake?
Basic Books
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
In Her Wake is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780465014507) and ebook(ISBN 9780465019939)
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