Jack Wang: Reimagining the lost stories of Chinese Canadians during WWII

Update: 2025-02-19

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In The Riveter, Jack Wang explores the untold stories of Asian Canadians during the Second World War. The novel follows Josiah Chang, a Chinese Canadian soldier navigating the horrors of war while facing discrimination at home. Jack joins Mattea Roach to talk about the historical context of the novel, the complexities of writing about war and the value of diverse perspectives.

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Jack Wang: Reimagining the lost stories of Chinese Canadians during WWII

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Jack Wang: Reimagining the lost stories of Chinese Canadians during WWII

Jack Wang: Reimagining the lost stories of Chinese Canadians during WWII