Ocean Vuong on Telling Lies, Building Family and Loving the Knicks
Death, Sex & Money
From Safety and Community to Poetry and Belonging
This chapter explores the sense of safety and community in Western Mass compared to the city, Ocean Vuong's journey of becoming a Knicks fan and their experiences moving to New York City for studies. It also touches on their early participation in open mic nights, encounters with diverse people who shared a love for poetry, and the secret they kept from their mom about their education. The chapter concludes with reflections on their chosen family.
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