Larry Bograd is an acclaimed, award-winning author whose books have been published by renowned houses including Farrar/Straus, Harper, and Macmillan. His works have been translated into multiple languages—Japanese, French, Swedish, Danish, and German—reaching readers across the globe. His debut novel, Felix in the Attic,...
…earned the Irma Simonton Black Award for Best Book for Children from Bank Street College. His powerful novel Los Alamos Light was recognized internationally as a UNESCO Book for Peace.
Larry’s early success in children’s and young adult literature was disrupted by book bans and censorship. His honest exploration of childhood poverty and adolescent identity sparked controversy, leading him to pivot to screenwriting, playwriting, and documentary filmmaking. He now resides in Denver, Colorado.
Blood Flow is Larry Bograd’s deeply personal dual memoir, intertwining two pivotal life events: the suicide of his father, a physician, shortly after Larry’s bar mitzvah, and Larry’s own unexpected triple bypass surgery in his 50s.
This compelling narrative travels through time and geography—from postwar Italy and Eastern Europe to suburban Colorado—uncovering long-held family secrets and medical histories. As Larry seeks to understand the trauma surrounding his father’s death, he reveals powerful truths about intergenerational grief, immigrant identity, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Through decades of interviews, research, and reflection, Blood Flow uncovers:
Perfect for readers interested in memoirs, mental health, family dynamics, and cultural history, Blood Flow is a powerful exploration of what it means to carry forward a legacy while finding your own voice.
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