Coming of age from "summary" of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
In the haze of our confusion, we stumble upon the truth that we are only briefly gorgeous on this earth. It is a realization that comes with the coming of age, a reckoning with the messy, beautiful, and brutal journey of growing up. We are confronted with the complexities of identity, the weight of our histories, and the pain of our desires. As we navigate the treacherous waters of adolescence, we are forced to confront our vulnerabilities and our insecurities. We grapple with the expectations placed upon us by society, by our families, and by ourselves. We search for meaning in a world that often feels indifferent and unforgiving. In our quest for understanding, we turn to language as a way to make sense of the chaos that surrounds us. We use words to articulate our pai...
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