Ep27: Cecile Pin on Wandering Souls, Vietnamese history and telling stories

On this episode, I spoke to the lovely Cecile Pin about her debut novel, Wandering Souls. Wandering Souls is such a strong debut, and has been long-listed for the Women's Prize for Fiction in 2023! In this episode, we talk about Cecile's own family, her drive for telling the story of Vietnamese refugees, and why it is so important we understand the challenges faced by refugees everywhere. I loved speaking with Cecile, and definitely think she's an author to watch! Cecile Pin grew up ...

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Welcome to The Diverse Bookshelf. I’m Samia Aziz, celebrating the power of literature and the voices of authors and change makers from the global majority. Join me as we explore the stories that inspire, connect, and transform our world. Each week I interview an inspiring guest about a whole host of themes and issues while focusing on diverse literature.  Let’s uncover the stories that truly matter—together.