In The Sweetest Fruits, three women tell the story of their time with Lafcadio Hearn, a globetrotting writer best known for his books about Meiji-era Japan. Their accounts witness Hearn's remarkable life but also seek to witness their own existence and luminous will to live unbounded by gender, race, and the mores of their time.
Monique Truong Book order (chronological)
May 13, 1968
Monique Truong crafts narratives that delve into the complexities of identity and historical experience, often centering on the Vietnamese diaspora. Her works are celebrated for their rich prose and insightful exploration of themes such as displacement, memory, and the search for belonging. Through her literary endeavors, Truong offers a distinct perspective on the intersections of culture and personal journeys. Her writing stands as a significant contribution to contemporary literature, illuminating the nuances of human existence and the power of storytelling.
Linda, die eigentlich Linh-Dao heißt, hat eine besondere Gabe. Sie kann Worte schmecken. An diese Wahrnehmungen heften sich ihre Erinnerungen. Von ihrer frühen Kindheit aber ist ihr nur ein bitterer Geschmack im Mund geblieben, für den sie kein Wort findet. Auf der Suche nach dem Geheimnis ihrer Herkunft kehrt sie als junge Frau zurück in den Süden, nach North Carolina, wo sie als Linda Hammericks aufgewachsen ist.
The Book of Salt
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Considering whether he will accompany his employers, Gertrude Stein and Alice B. Toklas, to America, a personal cook remembers his youth in French-colonial Vietnam, his years as a galley hand at sea, and his days cooking for the doyennes of the Lost Generation. Reader's Guide available. Reprint.