Winner of The Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant Writing, Grace Talusan’s critically acclaimed memoir The Body Papers, a New York Times Editors’ Choice selection, powerfully explores the fraught contours of her own life as a Filipino immigrant and survivor of cancer and childhood abuse. Born in the Philippines, young Grace Talusan moves with her family to a New England suburb in the 1970s. At school, she confronts racism as one of the few kids with a brown face. At home, the confusion is worse: her grandfather’s nightly visits to her room leave her hurt and terrified, and she learns to build a protective wall of silence that maps onto the larger silence practiced by her Catholic Filipino family. Talusan learns as a teenager that her family’s legal status in the country has always hung by a thread―for a time, they were “illegal.” Family, she’s told, must be put first. The abuse and trauma Talusan suffers as a child affects all her relationships, her mental health, and her relationship with her own body. Later, she learns that her family history is threaded with violence and abuse. And she discovers another devastating family thread: cancer. In her thirties, Talusan must decide whether to undergo preventive surgeries to remove her breasts and ovaries. Despite all this, she finds love, and success as a teacher. On a fellowship, Talusan and her husband return to the Philippines, where she revisits her family’s ancestral home and tries to reclaim a lost piece of herself. Not every family legacy is destructive. From her parents, Talusan has learned to tell stories in order to continue. The generosity of spirit and literary acuity of this debut memoir are a testament to her determination and resilience. In excavating such abuse and trauma, and supplementing her story with government documents, medical records, and family photos, Talusan gives voice to unspeakable experience, and shines a light of hope into the darkness.
Details e-book The Body Papers
🗸 Author(s): Grace Talusan
🗸 Title: The Body Papers: A Memoir (Restless Books Prize for New Immigrant W)
🗸 Rating : 4.7 from 5 stars (118 reviews)
🗸 Languange: English
🗸 Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
🗸 Supported Devices: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about The Body Papers by Grace Talusan
Discover the untold stories of women who have shaped history with this illuminating collection of biographies. From pioneering scientists to revolutionary activists, each chapter shines a light on the remarkable achievements of women throughout the ages. With its inspiring tales of courage and resilience, this book is a celebration of female empowerment and achievement.
This captivating novel weaves together history and romance in a sweeping saga of love and loss set against the backdrop of war-torn Europe. As the world is torn apart by conflict, the lives of the protagonists are forever changed by the tumultuous events of the time. With its vivid imagery and poignant storytelling, this book is a moving tribute to the resilience of the human spirit.
This gripping true crime narrative offers a chilling glimpse into the minds of some of history's most notorious criminals. From cold-blooded killers to master con artists, each chapter delves into the twisted motives and methods of these infamous individuals. With its riveting storytelling and meticulous research, this book is a must-read for armchair detectives and true crime enthusiasts alike.
Related ebooks of The Body Papers
Between Us Girls: Walks and Talks for Moms and Daughters
You feel more than mommy guilt. You feel a deep and growing conviction that you must do something to disciple your daughter. But what? How can a busy mom make sure her daughter learns about the most important things in life: what Jesus did for her on the cross and how to be faithful to him in this broken world?Author Trish Donohoe has been there, and that’s why she wrote Between Us Girls: Walks and Talks…
Author of the critically acclaimed May B. returns with a stirring novel in verse. Alis and her parents make the long journey from England to settle the New World. But it doesn't go as planned and Alis, her parents, and the others of their small community soon find themselves at odds with the Roanoke tribe. As tensions rise between the settlers and the Native peoples, twelve-year-old Alis forms an impossible friendship with a Roanoke named Kimi. Despite…
A Little SPOT of Happiness (Inspire to Create A Better You!)
Fun way to incorporate other SPOTS! This story shares many ways to spread happiness, and is able to incorporate other SPOT books too! Gratitude! Visual examples to help the child understand! This spread is about gratitude! Try writing three things you are thankful for EVERY DAY. It’s so easy to do, and it can start your day in a positive way! Sometimes you just need a reminder to spread HAPPINESS! So wear a SPOT on…
Blue Team Field Manual (BTFM) (RTFM)
Blue Team Field Manual (BTFM) is a Cyber Security Incident Response Guide that aligns with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework consisting of the five core functions of Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, and Recover by providing the tactical steps to follow and commands to use when preparing for, working through and recovering from a Cyber Security Incident.
Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Training Evaluation The Illustrated Guide to Criminal Law FE-Civil Practice Questions with Detailed Solutions: (including the new alternative item type practice questions) Essentials of Sociology Wisdom for Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation Leadership and the Advanced Practice Nurse: The Future of a Changing Healthcare Environment More Than Poutine: Favourite Foods from My Home and Native Land A Guide to the Standard EMDR Therapy Protocols for Clinicians, Supervisors, and Consultants Parenting with Theraplay®: Understanding Attachment and How to Nurture a Closer Relationship with Your Child (Theraplay(r) Books & Resources) From Mother to Mother: On the Loss of a Child
