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The Criticism I Got for Writing “American Survival” — I Fully Admit It. — Highlights
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A Checklist for Unpacking Emotional Baggage — The “American Survival” Criticism, I Admit It
Oliver Sam, who answered a sharp comment — “Why did you write about life in America like it's hell?” — with “I admit it.” From digging up memories buried while writing the book, to crying over pain he'd ignored, to finding comfort from two elders in Korea — 4 UNPACK checklist items woven from scenes in the original.