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My life : growing up Asian in America by CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment); SuChin Pak is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is My life : growing up Asian in America about?

A collection of thirty heartfelt, witty, and hopeful thought pieces “that highlights the humanity and multitudes of being Asian American” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), for fans of Minor Feelings.There are 23 million people, representing more than twenty countries, each with unique languages, histories, and cultures, clumped under one banner: Asian American. Though their experiences are individual, certain commonalities appear. -The pressure to perform and the weight of the model minority myth. -The proximity to whiteness (for many) and the resulting privileges. -The desexualizing, exoticizing, and fetishizing of their bodies. -The microaggressions. -The erasure and overt racism. Through a series of essays, poems, and comics, thirty creators give voice to moments that defined them and shed light on the immense diversity and complexity of the Asian American identity. Edited by CAPE and with an introduction by renowned journalist SuChin Pak, My Life: Growing Up Asian in America is a celebration of community, a call to action, and “a vital record of the Asian American experience” (Publishers Weekly). It's the perfect gift for any occasion. Featuring contributions from bestselling a

Author

CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment); SuChin Pak

Publisher

MTV Entertainment Books

Published

2022

Language

EN

ISBN

9781982195366

Subjects

Science, Sociology, History