Love Both, Keep Both

Passport to Peace, Prosperity and Strengthened Diplomacy

By: Ken Reiman

Narrated by: Chris Koprowski

In a memoir both personal and public, Ken Reiman, a diplomat with dual nationality, tells the story of his heritage from a Japanese mother and American father, and his lifelong desire to serve the United States as a member of the U.S. Foreign Service in Japan. Reiman traces his education in Arizona, childhood summers in Japan, and his grandmothers’ love as driving forces behind his unwavering commitment to be a bridge between the U.S. and Japan.

At 24, Reiman entered the world of diplomacy serving the U.S. with distinction in Asia, Africa, and South America. He takes us on many journeys describing good times as well as high stress and bureaucratic obstacles while always seeking an appointment in Japan. Throughout heartbreak and struggles to prove his loyalty, his story argues for advantages for both countries to utilize dual nationals instead of shunning them. He calls for beneficial new considerations governments should undertake to promote diversity, diplomacy, and peace.

Love Both, Keep Both is informative as well as heartfelt, especially for Americans who understand the inherent value of diversity and Japanese who view the U.S. as their greatest ally. The message is simple: Embrace dual nationality as a gift, and never apologize for loving all of who you are to become the positive force for change God intended you to be.

©2019 Ken Reiman (P)2020 Ken Reiman

A Fun and Insightful read

Audiobook reader here. Loved it! I highly recommend this book not just for those with multiple nationalities but anyone curious about life in foreign affairs(possibly my favorite bits). It is insightful, relatable, exciting and offers inspirational ideas we can all benefit from.

Thanks for the amazing book

Thank you for your time and effort. I love it. All the best, waiting more and more.