Aram Saroyan discusses his book, “Last Rites.” He begins by explaining that he is the son of famous Depression Era writer William Saroyan. He talks about the strained relationship between his father and the family. He describes that he followed in the footsteps of his father and also became a writer. He shows several family photos from the book and explains what is happening in each picture. Aram talks about his half Jewish heritage and his Armenian background. He talks about some of the good times he has had with his father, and their reconciliation at the end of his life. He ends the interview by describing how his relatives are angry with him for telling some family secrets in the book.
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