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American Masters - In the Making: Sarah Thankam Mathews (Expanded Audio Description)

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The video "American Masters - In the Making: Sarah Thankam Mathews" delves into the life and works of author Sarah Thankam Mathews, celebrating her book "All This Could Be Different," a National Book Award finalist. Mathews' narrative explores themes of immigration and identity as she navigates life between Oman, India, and the United States. The video highlights her literary focus on themes like South Asian and queer identities, drawing relevance from her perspectives on home and belonging in America. Mathews discusses her evolving writing journey, touching on her next literary project, "In the Desert," set in Oman. Through this lens, the video fosters understanding of multicultural identities and the intricate reality of migration, resonating strongly with themes of culture and society, social issues, American literature, and storytelling. With Expanded Audio Description.

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