“He shouldn’t be here,” my father said, tearful and breathlessly agitated, shortly before drifting off to sleep that night. “If our country were ever given a chance and allowed to be a country like any other, none of us would live or die here.”
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Edwidge Danticat is a Haitian-American author known for her profound exploration of themes such as immigration, family, and identity. Her works, often set against the backdrop of Haitian culture, reflect her personal experiences and the broader social political issues surrounding them. more
“I find myself homesick for a place I do not know, but somehow have not forgotten.”
“Home is not an address, but wherever I can hold you in my arms.”
“Cada casa té els seus sorolls i les seves raons, i cal conviure-hi i respectar-les.”
“ना मकान को ना इंसान को जहां मेह्फूस लगा ना कभी उसको घर मत कहना।”