A beautifully written, poignant memoir about family, love, and perseverance even in the most challenging of circumstances. Anna Qu's story of her hearA beautifully written, poignant memoir about family, love, and perseverance even in the most challenging of circumstances. Anna Qu's story of her heartbreaking childhood, lack of love and acceptance from those who were supposed to care for her the most, and ability to rise above her situation and forge a fulfilling life for herself is both eye-opening and inspiring. The complex cultural scenarios that contributed to Anna's upbringing make the narrative all the more compelling. A fast but memorable read...recommended. ...more
This was fascinating. I discovered this book because it was mentioned in David Grann's Killers of the Flower Moon. While I found Flower Moon to be a gThis was fascinating. I discovered this book because it was mentioned in David Grann's Killers of the Flower Moon. While I found Flower Moon to be a good read, too, what I loved the most about The Deaths of Sybil Bolton was how much heart is in this story. It's simultaneously a deeply personal family story and a thorough investigation of a shameful period in this country's history. I learned so much, and for weeks and months afterward, I could not stop thinking about Sybil and her family. Highly recommended. ...more
Using candid and courageous language, Nhi Aronheim weaves a tale of perseverance and fortitude against the backdrop of a country torn apart by war andUsing candid and courageous language, Nhi Aronheim weaves a tale of perseverance and fortitude against the backdrop of a country torn apart by war and a mother’s desire to seek the best for her children. Part coming of age, part personal and family saga, Soles of a Survivor tells the story of a resilient, exceptional girl growing up, growing away, and becoming the woman she was destined to be....more
I listened to the audio of this book, narrated by the author. A brutally honest, brave account of Hong's life as a Korean American, an artist, and a pI listened to the audio of this book, narrated by the author. A brutally honest, brave account of Hong's life as a Korean American, an artist, and a poet, Minor Feelings also gives insight into the broader landscape of American imperialism's effect both in the US and in other countries -- where its reach is long, and not as magnanimous as many raised in the US (myself included) were taught to believe it is. ...more
I really enjoyed this book. It was an eye-opening read about a place and lifestyle I knew very little about. I realize the author probably wrote this I really enjoyed this book. It was an eye-opening read about a place and lifestyle I knew very little about. I realize the author probably wrote this with a bit of nostalgia and wistfulness for his past, but that didn't take away from the fact that it's a compelling story. I shared this book with my ten-year-old, and he enjoyed it as well. A good read for advanced middle-grade readers and up....more
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