The Hyphen, a collection of essays and poignant vignettes, explores cultural heritage, hyphenated identity and the enduring pull of memory through the perspective of an Azorean Canadian immigrant and academic. Navigating disparate worlds while embracing the subtle nuances of language and history, Maria João Maciel Jorge reflects on a myriad of topics (saudade, folklore, Portuguese literature, emigration and exile) while finding comfort in the pleasure of her “in-between life,” a realm brimming with uncharted possibilities. These deeply personal essays are a testament to the strength and joy of discovering—through wandering and wondering—one’s unique place in the world.