A review by imalwayswrite
The Body Papers: A Memoir by Grace Talusan

challenging dark emotional hopeful informative reflective sad fast-paced

4.0

This is a memoir written by Grace Talusan, a Filipino American. This was no easy read because of the childhood sexual assault situation. Additionally, though she was born in the Philippines, she grew up in the States, just like I did. Her upbringing parallels my own. Neither of our families was affectionate or said, “I love you.” The drive to achieve was fostered in our young minds. As an adult, other things happen to Talusan that she has to deal with. Highly recommend, especially if you are or were born to immigrants.