Dear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence and Grief
Dear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence and Grief
Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2021
Book Brief
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Nonfiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2021136
Poem • Nonfiction
Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Victoria Chang's Dear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence and Grief explores themes of familial remembrance and mourning through a collection of letters, mementos, and photographs. Chang reflects on identity and cultural heritage, engaging with her late parents' history while navigating the intersections of personal loss and creative expression.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Emotional
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Victoria Chang's Dear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence and Grief is praised for its poignant exploration of loss and the immigrant experience. Chang's lyrical prose and unique structure captivate, though some find the fragmented style occasionally disrupts flow. Overall, it's a moving meditation on identity and memory.
Who Should Read Dear Memory: Letters on Writing, Silence and Grief?
A reader who appreciates poetic memoirs and introspective reflections on identity, loss, and family history would enjoy Dear Memory. Fans of Joan Didion's The Year of Magical Thinking or Maggie Nelson's The Argonauts will find similar depth in Chang's exploration of grief and silence.
878 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Poem • Nonfiction
Contemporary
2021
Adult
18+ years
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