Translating Lives

Translating Lives
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Publisher : Univ. of Queensland Press
Total Pages : 206
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ISBN-10 : 9780702244353
ISBN-13 : 070224435X
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Download or read book Translating Lives written by and published by Univ. of Queensland Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounting the personal experiences of 12 bilingual Australians, this immensely moving collection of stories shows how immersion in two overlapping cultures affects one's perspectives on the world and relationships with other people. Including contributions from Kim Scott and Eva Sallis, these stories--childhood recollections, migrant experiences, journeys of self-discovery, and accounts of feeling culturally torn or undefined--demonstrate the intrinsic links between language, culture, and identity.


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