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The Family Of Survivors On 'Molokai'

By Maureen Cavanaugh / KPBS Midday Edition Co-Host

Published May 22, 2012 at 8:30 AM PDT

This story was published more than 13 years ago.

A story of heartbreak and survival in the leper colony of Molokai.

GUEST: Alan Brennert, author Molokai

One Book, One San Diego, the KPBS/San Diego library program that encourages people all over the county to read and discuss a book together, expanded itself in 2012. Instead of one book, there were three books chosen for the community to experience this year.

We've already had the pleasure of speaking with the authors of "Sky of Red Poppies" and "Into the Beautiful North." Now we hear from the author of the third book selected, a tragic but ultimately inspiring novel called "Molokai."

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Maureen Cavanaugh has been a familiar voice for KPBS listeners for more than 15 years, serving in a variety of capacities including announcer, host, and producer. As host of KPBS Midday Edition, Maureen has interviewed a wide range of notables, such as comedienne Sandra Bernhardt, actor John Lequizamo, author Chuck Palahniuk, composer Marvin Hamlisch, artist Robert Irwin, and designer Zandra Rhodes. But of all the interviews Maureen has conducted, her most special was with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. Before joining KPBS in 1997, she worked as a news anchor for KSDO and KOGO News Radio in San Diego. While working for commercial radio stations in San Diego and in Salt Lake City, Utah, Maureen reported on both hard news and lifestyle features. Maureen has received three "Golden Mike" awards from the Radio and TV News Association of Southern California for economic reporting and breaking news. She has also received a "Best of Show" and “Best Radio Newscast” awards from the San Diego Press Club and the "Flo" Award from Public Radio Program Directors Association for Best Public Radio Announcer in a large market. Maureen is a native of Queens, New York, but after more than 20 years in San Diego she feels she qualifies as a real Southern Californian.

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