Approximating coherence: A reading of three collections on disability

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Clarisse C. Culla got her BA in Comparative Literature and Master’s in Philippine Studies from UP Diliman. Her works appear in Brave New Words vol. 2 and Pandan Weekly. She enjoys writing in cafes and reading tarot for dear friends.

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