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E.A. Hanks on Family Secrets and Her New Memoir ''The 10''

With women in the forefront of politics and on the cutting edge of national agendas, To the Contrary with Bonnie Erbe continues to provide an important, timely forum for diverse women to discuss national and international issues and policies. It presents news and views that are rarely, if ever, available elsewhere on television.

E.A. Hanks on Family Secrets and Her New Memoir ''The 10''

Season 34 Episode 3408 | 26m 46s | CC

Writer and journalist E.A. Hanks - daughter of Tom Hanks - sets out on a cross-country road trip to retrace a historic immigration route and reflect on America’s myths. But her journey takes a dramatic turn when she uncovers shocking truths about her late mother’s past, including addiction, trauma, and a long-buried family crime in her new book, "The 10: A Memoir of Family and the Open Road."

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