Manar Kharchou and Khuloud Sultan

Recorded October 27, 2019 39:41 minutes
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Description

Manar Kharchou (19) asks her mother, Khuloud Sultan (43), about her choice to leave Syria. The two discuss concepts of home, notions of connection and belonging, and their relationships with family members.

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K talks about leaving Syria, first to live in Jordan and later to live in the United States.
M reflects on her time in Jordan and wanting to go back.
M describes Jordan, remembering first being there and "happy" memories there.
M talks about not feeling "connected" to other Syrians in the United States.
M and K talk about M's little brother.
K explains what it means to see her children achieve success.
M talks about what she wants to be known for.

Participants

  • Manar Kharchou
  • Khuloud Sultan

Recording Locations

Dallas Public Library: North Oak Cliff Branch

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