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Diamond Grill

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First published
1996
Pages
218

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The semi-fictional memoir "Diamond Grill" by Fred Wah describes the author's upbringing in Nelson British Columbia, in his father's restaurant the Diamond Grill through a combination of prose and poetry. The book explores the challenges of being of mixed origin in the 1950s and covers themes of race, culture, family, and belonging. It gives a realistic account of the author's conflicting Chinese and Canadian identities.

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Fred Wah

Fred Wah approaches poetry, criticism, and memoir through questions of language and cultural belonging. Diamond Grill blends family history, poetry, and documentary fragments while returning to the Chinese Canadian restaurant operated by his family in Nelson, British Columbia.

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Book facts

Author
Fred Wah
First published
1996
Reading time
About 3 hours
Pages
218
Language
English
Genre
Poetry
Formats
PDF, EPUB, MOBI, Read online