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    'Why Didn't You Tell Me?' explores a false origin story for the price of assimilation

    'Why Didn't You Tell Me?' explores a false origin story for the price of assimilation

    FromNPR's Book of the Day

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    'Why Didn't You Tell Me?' explores a false origin story for the price of assimilation

    FromNPR's Book of the Day

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    Length:
    9 minutes
    Released:
    Jul 25, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Today's book evaluates the price of assimilation when representation, identity and belonging are erased. In Why Didn't You Tell Me?, author Carmen Rita Wong recounts how she discovered her origin story was all but true. She talks with Ailsa Chang about navigating her life after that discovery – and the impact of colonialism.
    Released:
    Jul 25, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily escape from them – we've got an author who will speak to you, all genres, mood and writing styles included. Catch today's great books in 15 minutes or less.