The Stories Behind Our First and Last Words
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The Language of Final Moments
This chapter examines the profound emotional experience of multilingual individuals returning to their mother tongue at the end of life and the impact of language barriers during final interactions. Through poignant anecdotes, it highlights the connection between language, childhood memories, and the complexities faced by children of immigrants regarding last words. The discussion emphasizes the significance of first and last words, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own meaningful linguistic moments.
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