She didn’t leave. Not that day. But she didn’t stay either. She sat by the window and watched the river move past, slow and brown, and for the first time in eleven years, she let herself taste the word mother again.
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“You said there was something about my father.”
Truong, Monique. Bitter in the Mouth . Random House, 2010. eBook .
Review: Bitter in the Mouth by Monique Truong - Francis Bass 30 Jul 2021 —
Understanding why you have a bitter taste is the first step toward relief. Several factors can trigger this sensation: 10 Causes of Bitter Taste in Your Mouth
Linda recounts her upbringing in a white family in the American South, her intense bond with her great-uncle Harper (Baby Harper), and her friendship with Kelly Powell. This section focuses on her internal "difference" through synesthesia and the trauma of a sexual assault by Kelly's cousin, Bobby.
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Linda folded the photograph into her pocket. She stood up.