Beth Nguyen

professor of creative writing at University of Wisconsin-Madison and author of “Owner of a Lonely Heart”

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In “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” Beth Nguyen writes about being a refugee, feeling like an imposter as both American and Vietnamese, and being separated from her mom for 11 years.

‘Owner of a Lonely Heart’ author on separation from mom, hiding her true self

In “Owner of a Lonely Heart,” Beth Nguyen writes about being a refugee, feeling like an imposter as both American and Vietnamese, and being separated from her mom for 11 years.

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