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Distilling life on the page: The beauty of storytelling with Yiyun Li

Life Examined

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Exploring Loss and Grief

The speaker delves into their personal experience with grief and loss, specifically the death of their son by suicide. They discuss the magnitude of the loss, the struggle to make peace with it, and the architectural changes in their lives. Additionally, they explore the connection between grief and gardening, the perception of time, and the importance of externalizing thoughts and emotions.

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