Hidden histories from "summary" of On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Hidden histories are the stories that never quite make it into the light of day. They are the tales we keep buried deep within ourselves, afraid to let them see the sun. These hidden histories are the ghosts that haunt us, the shadows that follow us wherever we go. They are the whispers we hear in the dark, the memories we try to forget but can never quite shake. Hidden histories are the wounds we carry with us, the scars that never quite heal. In 'On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous', these hidden histories are woven into the fabric of the narrative, shaping the characters and their experiences in profound ways. They are the secrets that bind a mother and son together, the silences that speak louder than words. Hidden histories are the missing pieces of a puzzle, the gaps in a family tree that can never be filled in. They are the untold stories that linger in the background, waiting to be discovered. Through the exploration of hidden histories, the novel delves into the complexities of identity, memory, and trauma. It reveals the ways in which our pasts shape...
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