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Great Authors, Great Articles--Elif Batuman

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We're discussing Elif Batuman's article, "Japan's Rent-a-Family Industry," an investigation into the remarkable Japanese rent-a-family industry.

Drawing on interviews with participants in this popular business, Batuman reveals insights into the importance of human relationships and raises thought-provoking questions about what it means to form romantic and familial bonds. Read "Japan's Rent-a-Family Industry" available from The New Yorker.

Registration closes at 10 am the day of the event. We will email the Zoom event link after registration has closed.

Find more from Batuman in the library catalog.

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