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Best Nonfiction Books of 2023 with Curtis Chin
Nov 21, 2023
Guest Curtis Chin discusses his book 'Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant' and the cultural significance of Chinese restaurants. They reflect on their family's famous restaurant, finding identity as a Chinese-American, and leaving family behind. Editor Eric Liebertrau highlights Kirkus' best nonfiction books list and author Stephen Nicholas Moff shares a heartfelt story of resilience.
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- The book 'Our Migrant Souls' by Hector Tovar, winner of the Kirkus Prize for nonfiction, delves into the complexities of migration, immigration, and the search for identity and belonging.
- The nonfiction books highlighted in the podcast cover a wide range of topics, including the Chinese Cultural Revolution, the life of George Balanchine, suicide, race, diversity and inclusion, and the joy of food and family.
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Hector Tovar wins the Kirkus Prize for nonfiction
Hector Tovar's book, Our Migrant Souls, is the winner of the Kirkus Prize for nonfiction. The book explores the experience of migration and immigration through personal stories and examines the complexities of identity, home, and belonging.
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