Exploring cultural belonging in Québec, the book examines recent literary memoir, autobiographical fiction, and documentary testimony through four detailed case studies. It features one Indigenous and three non-Indigenous creators, highlighting the multicultural and ethnically diverse landscape of the region. Dervila Cooke addresses the current tensions, challenges, and opportunities faced by these cultural figures, analyzing works from Abla Farhoud's 1998 novel to Anita Aloisio's 2022 documentary film.
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This book examines the transcultural and autofictional works of three contemporary French authors—Azouz Begag, Maryam Madjidi, and Laura Alcoba—exploring themes of youth, identity, and migration. It analyzes their unique approaches to autofiction and life writing, highlighting their relationships with France and their countries of heritage.