that question we carry in our hearts

3/11/2020

“While memories may not give us the power to change reality, it can at least raise a question in our hearts when a lie comes our way.” Yan Lianke

Yan Lianke, in a letter to his students: “I hope that each of you, and all of us who’ve experienced the catastrophic COVID-19 will become people who remember.” Here is is full article (worth the read): lithub.com/yan-lianke-what-happens-after-coronavirus: What Happens After Coronavirus? On Community Memory and Repeating Our Own Mistakes.

As writers, may we help raise those question in future hearts "when a lie comes our way."

1 Comment

Madeline Uraneck

3/11/2020 11:19:17 am

thanks for sharing this wonderful article!

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