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Quote by Madeleine Thien

“I like to think of home as a verb, something we keep recreating.”

Quote by Madeleine Thien

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Madeleine Thien

Madeleine Thien is a Canadian short story writer of Chinese descent, born in Malaysia in 1974. Her works are known for their profound humanistic concerns and sharp insights into social realities. Thien has won numerous literary awards, including the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 2016. more

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