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Portland novelist Karen Thompson Walker explores memory in new novel

Think Out Loud

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The Power and Burden of Memory

This chapter explores the complexities of memory, illustrating its potential as a superpower and its capacity to cause emotional turmoil. Through the lens of a character named Jane, the discussion highlights the isolation that comes with extraordinary memory and its effects on identity. Additionally, the chapter delves into the intersection of psychiatry and memory, emphasizing the importance of understanding mental health in both fiction and reality.

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