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Dear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence, and Grief,New
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A Kirkus Best Book of October 2021From poet Victoria Chang, a collection of literary letters and mementos on the art of remembering across generations.For Victoria Chang, memory isnt something that blooms, but something that bleeds internally. It is willed, summoned, and dragged to the surface. The remembrances in this collection of letters are founded in the fragments of stories her mother shared reluctantly, and the silences of her father, who first would not and then could not share more. They are whittled and sculpted from an archive of family relics: a marriage license, a letter, a visa petition, a photograph. And, just as often, they are built on the questions that can no longer be answered.Dear Memory is not a transcription but a process of simultaneously shaping and being shaped, knowing that when a writer dips their pen into history, what emerges is poetry. In carefully crafted collages and missives on trauma, loss, and Americanness, Victoria Chang grasps on to a sense of self that grief threatens to dissipate.In letters to family, past teachers, and fellow poets, as the imagination, Dear Memory offers a model for what it looks like to find ourselves in our histories.Other Honors for Dear Memory:An Electric Literature Favorite Nonfiction Book of 2021A TIME Magazine Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2021A Los Angeles Times Most Anticipated Book of Fall 2021A Literary Hub Most Anticipated Book of 2021An NPR Most Anticipated Book of October 2021
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Dear Memory'? A: 'Dear Memory' explores the complex themes of memory, grief, and identity through a collection of literary letters that reflect on personal and familial histories.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Dear Memory'? A: The author of 'Dear Memory' is Victoria Chang, a noted poet and writer.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: 'Dear Memory' is available in hardcover format and contains 136 pages.
- Q: When was 'Dear Memory' published? A: 'Dear Memory' was published on October 12, 2021.
- Q: Is 'Dear Memory' suitable for readers interested in poetry? A: Yes, 'Dear Memory' is suitable for readers interested in poetry, as it blends poetic language with personal narratives and reflections.
- Q: What recognition has 'Dear Memory' received? A: 'Dear Memory' has been recognized as a Firecracker Award Finalist in Creative Nonfiction and has been named an Electric Literature Favorite Nonfiction Book of the Year and a Kirkus Best Book of the Month.
- Q: Does 'Dear Memory' include personal stories? A: Yes, 'Dear Memory' includes personal stories and reflections based on the author's family history and experiences.
- Q: What kind of writing style is used in 'Dear Memory'? A: The writing style in 'Dear Memory' is characterized by carefully crafted collages and missives, blending narrative prose with poetic elements.
- Q: Can 'Dear Memory' help with understanding grief? A: 'Dear Memory' provides insights into the experience of grief, making it a potentially helpful read for those navigating similar feelings.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for 'Dear Memory'? A: 'Dear Memory' appeals to readers interested in creative nonfiction, poetry, and those who appreciate literary explorations of memory and loss.