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Country of Strangers: A Poetic Journey of Displacement and Belonging

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About the Book

Country of Strangers: New and Selected Poems is a powerful and moving collection that explores the themes of displacement, belonging, and the search for home. Lê Thi Diem Thúy's poems are deeply personal and evocative, drawing on her own experiences as a Vietnamese refugee who came to the United States as a child. Her poems speak to the universal human experience of displacement and the longing for belonging, and they offer a unique and insightful perspective on the immigrant experience.

The poems in Country of Strangers are divided into three sections: "Leaving," "Arriving," and "Becoming." The first section explores the pain and loss of leaving one's homeland, while the second section celebrates the hope and possibility of starting a new life in a new country. The third section examines the complex and ongoing process of becoming a part of a new culture while still maintaining one's own identity.

A Country of Strangers: New and Selected Poems

by D. Nurkse

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Lê Thi Diem Thúy's poems are beautifully crafted and deeply resonant. They are a must-read for anyone who has ever experienced displacement or who is interested in the immigrant experience.

Praise for Country of Strangers

"Lê Thi Diem Thúy's poems are a powerful and moving exploration of the immigrant experience. They are honest, insightful, and beautifully written. This is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like a stranger in a strange land." —Viet Thanh Nguyen, author of The Sympathizer

"Lê Thi Diem Thúy's poems are a gift to us all. They are a reminder that we are all connected, and that we all have a story to tell. Country of Strangers is a beautiful and important book." —Cathy Park Hong, author of Minor Feelings

About the Author

Lê Thi Diem Thúy was born in Saigon, Vietnam, and came to the United States as a refugee in 1975. She is the author of four previous books of poetry, including The Gangster We Are All Looking For, which won the 2017 Whiting Award. She is a professor of English at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.