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    Safe Space: My experience of racism in Australia and how I found hope through community
    Safe Space: My experience of racism in Australia and how I found hope through community
    Safe Space: My experience of racism in Australia and how I found hope through community
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    Safe Space: My experience of racism in Australia and how I found hope through community

    Written by Alyssa Huynh

    Narrated by Alyssa Huynh

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    About this audiobook

    'A searingly honest and impassioned account of being an advocate in the social media era, Alyssa's voice is fierce, urgent and brave; and filled with deep familial love. This book burns with an urgency and clarion call to action.' Alice Pung, author of One Hundred Days

    This is a book for anyone who believes that racism has no place in Australia’s future and is ready to take action.

    ‘I’ve played the role of the quiet and embarrassed Asian girl who shyly laughs along more than I should have in my lifetime. Enough is enough.’

    Growing up, Alyssa Huynh heard stories from her family about their journey from Vietnam to Australia following the fall of Saigon and the racism they experienced upon arrival. While the discrimination she faced was different, she never quite felt like she belonged either.

    Longing for a safe space, she turned to the internet. Through sharing her writing online, she created a supportive community for fellow Asians and people of colour with similar experiences, as well as for allies. When some of her views went viral, important conversations were sparked, but there was also racist backlash – showing her that the work was necessary and her voice had impact.

    Honest and heartfelt, Safe Space is unapologetically angry and sincerely hopeful. Alyssa explores the challenges she has faced as an Asian-Australian and those that made her the advocate she is today. She also offers practical advice, both to those who are victims of racism and wish to add their voice to the discourse or deepen their connection to their cultural identities, and to allies who want to learn more about how they can meaningfully show their support.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Australia
    Release dateJun 4, 2024
    ISBN9781761421525
    Safe Space: My experience of racism in Australia and how I found hope through community
    Author

    Alyssa Huynh

    Alyssa Huynh is a freelance writer from Melbourne. Alyssa began writing as a young girl, inspired by her trips to the library with her late grandfather. In 2020, she began sharing her thoughts on racism and connection to cultural identity through the Instagram account @alyssahuynhwritings and quickly gained a following for her poignant reflections and courageous anti-racism advocacy. Alyssa has worked as a diversity and inclusion advisor and contributed to publications including Mamamia, The Latch, Sydney Morning Herald and the Shameless podcast.

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