Healing fiction, centered around cats, coffee, and bookstores, has gained global popularity, offering comfort through whimsical, escapist stories about human connection, love, and hope. Rooted in Japanese and Korean literature, the genre's rise is part of a broader trend of East Asian cultural influence, resonating with readers seeking solace during stressful times.
Roza Nozari, the youngest of three daughters and the only one born in Canada, grew up craving a sense of belonging and connection to her Iranian roots. As she explored her feminist identity and radical ideas, she learned more about her mother's past, ultimately uncovering the truth behind her family's emigration to Canada. In All the Parts We Exile, Roza weaves together her and her mother’s stories, navigating themes of identity, family, love, and self-acceptance, while grappling with the grief and joy of embracing one's true self.