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In Love Both, Keep Both, Ken Reiman shares a deeply personal and public account of diplomatic service shaped by his Japanese-American heritage. Raised between two nations, he traces his childhood in Arizona, summers in Japan, and the formative influence of family in shaping his desire to serve as a bridge between the United States and Japan.

Blending memoir with reflections on diplomacy, security, and cultural understanding, Reiman explores dual nationality as a strength rather than a tension. The message is simple yet powerful: embrace the fullness of who you are, and allow that identity to become a force for global peace and mutual respect.

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Publisher & Distribution

Published by Indigo River Publishing
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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Endorsements

“In this book, readers explore both the mind and heart of a Japanese-American diplomat who proudly embraces his dual heritage. Ken Reiman’s deeply personal story will inspire all who see duality not as division, but as strength. Society benefits when we celebrate such rich human experiences for the creation of a better world.“

M. Antoni J. Ucerler, S.J.
Director, Ricci Institute for Chinese-Western Cultural History, Boston College

“Ken Reiman served as one of America’s outstanding Foreign Service Officers. His dedication strengthened U.S. diplomacy and advanced our national interests. His story celebrates America’s immigrant journey and reminds us that each of us has a responsibility to shape the nation’s future.”

Ambassador Donald Yamamoto (ret.)
Former U.S. Ambassador to Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Somalia

“Ken Reiman is an extraordinary man who has lived an extraordinary life. This is an intriguing and inspirational read.“ 

Matt Mayberry
2x Wall Street Journal bestselling author and international speaker

日本語紹介

『Love Both, Keep Both』において、ライマン・ケンは、日系アメリカ人としての背景に培われた外交官としての歩みを、個人的かつ公的な視点から丁寧に綴っています。二つの国家の間で育った彼は、アリゾナでの幼少期、日本で過ごした夏の日々、そして家族から受けた影響を振り返りながら、日米両国の架け橋として奉仕したいという志がどのように形成されたのかを描き出します。

本書は回想録であると同時に、外交、安全保障、そして異文化理解に関する洞察を織り込みながら、二重の国籍やアイデンティティを葛藤ではなく強みとして再定義します。そのメッセージは明確かつ力強いものです。自らのすべてを受け入れ、そのアイデンティティを世界平和と相互尊重の実現へとつなげていくことの大切さを静かに訴えかけています。

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