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Memory, refugees and the Vietnam War — with Pulitzer Prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen

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A Personal Journey Through Memory and Identity

This chapter delves into the speaker's relationship with their mother, chronicling her life from Vietnam to America and the complexities of identity intertwined with familial bonds. Through poignant storytelling, the chapter sheds light on the struggles of memory and the significant historical narratives of refugees and women.

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