Memory, refugees and the Vietnam War — with Pulitzer Prize winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen
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Memory and Absence: The Refugee Experience
This chapter explores the deep emotional impact of memory and absence for Vietnamese refugees post-Vietnam War, using family photographs as a metaphor for lost connections. The author reflects on the challenges of writing a memoir, the ethics of recounting trauma, and the complexities of honoring personal and familial histories.
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