The Braided River: Migration and the Personal Essay

By Diane Comer

Unraveling the Migrant Experience Through Personal Stories

The Braided River delves into contemporary migration to New Zealand, offering a unique examination of over 200 personal essays crafted by 37 migrants from 20 diverse countries, spanning all ages and life stages. This groundbreaking work explores the multifaceted nature of migration, from the challenges of language and home to the complexities of work, family, and cultural identity.

Diane Comer, a migrant and essayist, illuminates the power of personal essays in understanding migration's impact. Discover how these intimate narratives reveal the emotional and psychological journeys of displacement, the search for belonging, and the reconciliation of cultural identities. This book is perfect for scholars, students, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human experience of migration.

Gain insights into the migrant experience through authentic personal storiesExplore themes of identity, belonging, and cultural adaptationUnderstand the versatility of the personal essay as a tool for analysis

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1988531535
• ISBN13: 9781988531533
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Otago University Press
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 9.0"