Tamara Jong

Tamara Jong, a Montreal-born writer with Chinese and European roots, explores her poignant memoir, Worldly Girls. She delves into the complexities of her fractured family, illuminating struggles with faith, addiction, and mental health. Jong candidly discusses her emotionally distant parents and the impact of her strict upbringing as a Jehovah's Witness. The narrative weaves through themes of grief, infertility, and forgiveness, ultimately revealing a journey toward healing and self-discovery.