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

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Navigating Pain, Identity, and Language

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between writing about trauma and the personal and cultural implications it carries. It delves into the emotional ties individuals maintain with their native languages amid displacement, emphasizing how language shapes identity and belonging. The discussion also addresses the ethical dilemmas faced by writers and refugees as they navigate the complexities of representation, memory, and cultural narratives.

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