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Myriam Gurba

Author of the essay collection Creep, a finalist for a National Book Critics Circle award in criticism. Her work explores themes of gender-based violence and reclaiming narratives.

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Nov 21, 2024 • 43min

Creative Nonfiction as Reclamation and Confrontation

Myriam Gurba, author of the acclaimed essay collection Creep, and Ingrid Rojas Contreras, author of the debut memoir The Man Who Could Move Clouds, engage in a powerful conversation about reclaiming narratives. They discuss the urgency of sharing personal stories rooted in trauma and identity while highlighting the role of humor as a healing tool. The authors explore navigating familial relationships marked by violence, the significance of cultural identity, and the complexities of truth in creative nonfiction, challenging Western literary conventions.