Join us on May 1 for a book talk with Dr. Miriam Potocky Rafaidus, author of a powerful exploration of childhood forced migration. Her work offers insight into how the lived experiences of Czechoslovak Cold War refugee children shape their identities and memories well into mid- and late life. Using primary sources and archival oral histories, Dr. Potocky Rafaidus examines the lasting impact of forced migration and poses the question: does anyone ever stop being a refugee?
Her book highlights themes of trauma, memory, and ethnic identity, making it a must-read for students of Forced Migration and Refugee Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gerontology, History, Psychology, and Sociology. Dr. Potocky Rafaidus, a researcher at the International Rescue Committee and former social work professor, brings valuable insights into the lifelong effects of displacement, shedding light on a group often overlooked in discussions of refugee experiences.
