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The Manicurist's Daughter
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Susan Lieu's memoir, "The Manicurist's Daughter," delves into the profound impact of her mother's death from a botched plastic surgery when Susan was just 11 years old.
The book explores themes of intergenerational trauma, family silence, and the complexities of grief and healing.
Lieu's journey of self-discovery is interwoven with her exploration of Vietnamese culture, beauty standards, and the lasting effects of unresolved trauma.
Through her writing, she confronts her family's history and her own emotional struggles, ultimately finding a path towards healing and self-acceptance.
The book is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of storytelling.
The book explores themes of intergenerational trauma, family silence, and the complexities of grief and healing.
Lieu's journey of self-discovery is interwoven with her exploration of Vietnamese culture, beauty standards, and the lasting effects of unresolved trauma.
Through her writing, she confronts her family's history and her own emotional struggles, ultimately finding a path towards healing and self-acceptance.
The book is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of storytelling.
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Brooke Warner as a great audiobook and a powerful memoir about healing and intergenerational trauma.
Brooke Warner as a great audiobook and a powerful memoir about healing and intergenerational trauma.
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On the Merits of Not Letting the Past Stay in the Past, featuring Susan Lieu
Mentioned by Kevin Allison as the author of the highly acclaimed memoir, appearing on Wednesday to relisten to her 2017 story.
Losing It
Mentioned by Kevin Allison as a memoir, a Best Book of the Year for NPR, The Smithsonian, and Elle Magazine, and an Apple Book Pick of the Month.
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