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'The Interpreter' is a story about children who act as translators for their parents

NPR's Book of the Day

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Cultural Misunderstandings in Everyday Life

This chapter delves into the role of children as interpreters for their parents, revealing the complexities of cultural translation. Through a personal story about a camping trip, it addresses the challenges and misunderstandings that arise from differing cultural interpretations, shedding light on themes of identity and adaptation in multicultural families.

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