💨 Abstract

Oprah Winfrey selected Ocean Vuong's new novel, "The Emperor of Gladness," for her book club. The book explores the bond between a suicidal teen and an elderly dementia patient. Vuong, a renowned poet and novelist, drew from personal experiences, including growing up in a working-class family. He expressed the significance of Winfrey’s endorsement, recalling his childhood inspirations from her show.

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