The Song Poet: A Memoir of My Father by Kao Kalia Yang

The Song Poet: A Memoir of My Father

Kao Kalia Yang

288 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

nonfiction biography history memoir emotional reflective slow-paced

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FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD AND THE MINNESOTA BOOK AWARDIn the Hmong tradition, the song poet recounts the story of his people, their history and tragedies, joys and losses. He keeps the past alive, invokes the spirits and ...

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Moods

emotional 76%
reflective 76%
sad 46%
informative 30%
inspiring 30%
challenging 15%
dark 15%
hopeful 15%
tense 15%

Pace

medium 92%
fast 7%

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