Last Rites -The Death Of William Saroyan By Aram Saroyan

1982 Hardcover, 1st Edition

Dust Jacket

William Morrow & Co

Very Good Condition

Biography

Last Rites: The Death of William Saroyan is a 1982 memoir by Aram Saroyan about his famous father's final days, chronicling the difficult relationship between the two and the family's struggle to reconcile as William Saroyan died of cancer. Written in a diary-like style, the book moves from anger to compassion as Aram reflects on his father's life, ultimately leading to a deathbed reconciliation after Aram's visit. It's praised for its honest portrayal of family dynamics and the process of learning compassion.