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'Feeding Ghosts' is a graphic memoir grappling with generational trauma

Mar 21, 2024
Artist Tessa Hulls explores her family's Chinese history, generational trauma, and healing in her graphic memoir 'Feeding Ghosts'. Delve into the hardships faced during the Communist Revolution and the transformative power of confronting the past.
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  • Feeding Ghosts examines the impact of China's cultural revolution on family history.
  • Generational trauma shapes perceptions of love and relationships within Tessa Hulls' family.

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Uncovering Family History

Exploring one of the main themes in the podcast episode, Tessa Hulse's graphic memoir titled Feeding Ghosts delves into the impact of China's cultural revolution on her family. Hulse reflects on the complex and sometimes unpleasant truths she uncovered about her grandmother's past, providing a nuanced view of her family history. Through her storytelling, she highlights the importance of facing and acknowledging difficult aspects of one's familial heritage.

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