My mother packed the books first

TEHRAN → MUNICH  ·  WATCH 31 MIN

When Sanaz’s family left Tehran for Munich, the airline allowance was 23 kilograms per person. Her mother filled her share with books first, then decided what else could fit.

Sanaz talks about growing up between two languages, what her mother chose to carry, and what she’s chosen to carry forward herself.

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