Emigration, Immigration & Migration

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A Normal Person

A Normal Person

From: Man at the Airport

In this chapter, the author outlines how he became trapped in Malaysia after attempting to fly to Equador. 18 $1.80 Add
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After the Play
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After the Play

From: My Mother, My Translator

Singh’s thoughts of his mother and her unfinished memoir, as well as his attempt to finish her project after watching a play with friends. 1 $0.10 Add
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Between the Camel and the Range Rover

Between the Camel and the Range Rover

From: Man at the Airport

In this chapter, Al Kontar describes his inner conflict as he observed the deepening conflict in Syria from the United Arab Emirates. 18 $1.80 Add
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Book Burning
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Book Burning

From: My Mother, My Translator

Revisits the terror of 1984, the trauma it caused, and how that trauma shaped his drive to be a writer. 11 $1.10 Add
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Business as usual?
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Business as usual?

Immigration policy in a tumultuous time

From: The Trudeau Record

This chapter examines the Trudeau government’s immigration policy. 18 $1.80 Add
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Capitalism, Migration and Development

Capitalism, Migration and Development

From: Critical Development Studies: An Introduction

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Cherries
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Cherries

From: My Mother, My Translator

Making sense of and solving the mysteries of memories is discussed while chronicling Singh’s battle with suicidal thoughts. 13 $1.30 Add
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Consider Yourself
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Consider Yourself

From: My Mother, My Translator

Poetry about Singh having his fortune told. 1 $0.10 Add
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Endgame

Endgame

From: Man at the Airport

This chapter covers the author’s arrest by Malaysian authories, his detention in jail, and a visit from an employee of the Canadian High Commision that changed his life. 32 $3.20 Add
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Epi-genetics
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Epi-genetics

From: My Mother, My Translator

Recounts the time in his childhood that his parents tried to make Singh and his sister taller by hanging from trees. 3 $0.30 Add
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Ergodicity
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Ergodicity

From: My Mother, My Translator

Singh’s studies at McGill are shared. From connections made and lessons learned to the challenges created by unaddressed trauma. 30 $3.00 Add
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Face
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Face

From: My Mother, My Translator

Relates the turmoil of Singh’s decision to remove his turban and cut his hair as a teen–the trauma it caused his mom, and the pain he suffered as consequence. Speculates on the … 11 $1.10 Add
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Five Women
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Five Women

From: My Mother, My Translator

Tells the stories of the women in his life, from his great grandmother to his sister. 21 $2.10 Add
Ghost Citizens
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Ghost Citizens

Decolonial Apparitions of Stateless, Foreign and Wayward Figures in Law

Ghost Citizens is about in situ stateless people, persons who live in a country they consider their own but which does not recognize them as citizens. Liew develops the concept of the … 264 View
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Heroes

Heroes

From: Man at the Airport

This chapter covers the author’s attempts to seek refuge in Canada. 11 $1.10 Add
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House
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House

From: My Mother, My Translator

Discusses Singh’s mother’s family home, its importance to her, its loss, and her return. 13 $1.30 Add