Bøger om Asian American people

"In this, her third cookbook, Joanna shares the recipes--old and new--that she's enjoyed the most over the years. The result is a cookbook filled with recipes that are timeless, creative, and delicious! Just as in her past books, within each recipe Joanna speaks to the reader, explaining why she likes a recipe, what inspired her to create it in the first place, and how she prefers to serve it"--

Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize, a startling debut novel from a powerful new voice featuring one of the most remarkable narrators of recent fiction: a conflicted subversive and idealist working as a double agent in the aftermath of the Vietnam War

LONGLISTED FOR THE 2024 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN FICTION - A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR"A master comedian with a virtuoso prose style has produced an audacious, original and highly disturbing book . . . an incandescent satire." --Giles Harvey, The New York Times Magazine From the Whiting and O. Henry-winning author of Private Citizens ("the first great millennial novel," New York Magazine), an electrifying novel-in-stories that follows a cast of intricately linked characters as rejection throws their lives and relationships into chaos.Sharply observant and outrageously funny, Rejection is a provocative plunge into the touchiest problems of modern life. The seven connected stories seamlessly transition between the personal crises of a complex ensemble and the comic tragedies of sex, relationships, identity, and the internet.In "The Feminist," a young man's passionate allyship turns to furious nihilism as he realizes, over thirty lonely years, that it isn't getting him laid. A young woman's unrequited crush in "Pics" spirals into borderline obsession and the systematic destruction of her sense of self. And in "Ahegao; or, The Ballad of Sexual Repression," a shy late bloomer's flailing efforts at a first relationship leads to a life-upending mistake. As the characters pop up in each other's dating apps and social media feeds, or meet in dimly lit bars and bedrooms, they reveal the ways our delusions can warp our desire for connection.These brilliant satires explore the underrated sorrows of rejection with the authority of a modern classic and the manic intensity of a manifesto. Audacious and unforgettable, Rejection is a stunning mosaic that redefines what it means to be rejected by lovers, friends, society, and oneself."Rejection is unrelentingly brutal and gut-bustingly funny and spares no one--not you, not me. Tulathimutte is a pervert and a madman and a stone-cold genius." --Carmen Maria Machado, author of Her Body and Other Parties"One of the foremost fiction writers exploring the subject of his own generation." --Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A TIME MUST-READ BOOK OF THE YEAR • From the iconic internationally bestselling author of the Crazy Rich Asians trilogy: A forbidden affair erupts volcanically amid a decadent tropical wedding in this outrageous comedy of manners.A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK: The New York Times, The Washington Post, TIME, Entertainment Weekly, Cosmopolitan, CNN, Lit Hub, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Reader's Digest, BookRiot, SheReads, PureWow, Publishers Weekly"Imagine Crazy Rich Asians mated with Saltburn and you've got Lies and Weddings—a heavenly summertime read!"—Plum Sykes, New York Times best-selling author of Bergdorf Blondes  Rufus Leung Gresham, future Earl of Greshambury and son of a former Hong Kong supermodel has a problem: the legendary Gresham Trust has been depleted by decades of profligate spending, and behind all the magazine covers and Instagram stories manors and yachts lies nothing more than a gargantuan mountain of debt. The only solution, put forth by Rufus’s scheming mother, is for Rufus to attend his sister’s wedding at a luxury eco-resort, a veritable who’s-who of sultans, barons, and oligarchs, and seduce a woman with money.Should he marry Solène de Courcy, a French hotel heiress with honey blond tresses and a royal bloodline? Should he pursue Martha Dung, the tattooed venture capital genius who passes out billions like lollipops? Or should he follow his heart, betray his family, squander his legacy, and finally confess his love to the literal girl next door, the humble daughter of a doctor, Eden Tong? When a volcanic eruption burns through the nuptials and a hot mic exposes a secret tryst, the Gresham family plans—and their reputation—go up in flames.Can the once-great dukedom rise from the ashes? Or will a secret tragedy, hidden for two decades, reveal a shocking twist?In a globetrotting tale that takes us from the black sand beaches of Hawaii to the skies of Marrakech, from the glitzy bachelor pads of Los Angeles to the inner sanctums of England’s oldest family estates, Kevin Kwan unfurls a juicy, hilarious, sophisticated and thrillingly plotted story of love, money, murder, sex, and the lies we tell about them all.

"Is someone out to get Annie? Or is she her own worst enemy?"--

Immerse yourself in the profound wisdom and lyrical beauty of Kahlil Gibran's collected works. From The Prophet to The Broken Wings and Sand and Foam, Gibran's writings explore the depths of the human spirit and offer timeless insights into love, life, and spirituality. His poetic prose resonates with profound truths, touching hearts and inspiring souls across generations. Delve into the themes of self-discovery, freedom, and the interconnectedness of all beings. With his unique blend of spirituality and philosophy, Gibran's words illuminate the path to inner peace and fulfillment. This collection is a cherished treasure, inviting readers on a transformative journey of self-reflection and enlightenment. Timeless wisdom that transcends cultural and temporal boundaries. Poetic prose that touches the depths of the soul. Inspiring insights on love, spirituality, and the human condition. A treasured collection of transformative and enlightening writings. Gibran's profound words continue to resonate across generations.

"Ken, whose Japanese American family has been in the United States for generations, is mainstream; for Hua, a first-generation Taiwanese American who has a 'zine and haunts Bay Area record shops, Ken represents all that he defines himself in opposition to. The only thing Hua and Ken have in common is that, however they engage with it, American culture doesn't seem to have a place for either of them. But despite his first impressions, Hua and Ken become best friends, a friendship built of late-night conversations over cigarettes, long drives along the California coast, and the textbook successes and humiliations of everyday college life. And then violently, senselessly, Ken is gone, killed in a carjacking. ... Determined to hold on to all that was left of his best friend, ... Hua turned to writing"--Provided by publisher.

In this exhilarating memoir, three-time World Champion and Olympic gold-medalist Nathan Chen tells the story of his remarkable journey to success, reflecting on his life as a Chinese American figure skater and the joys and challenges he has experienced?including the tremendous sacrifices he and his family made, and the physical and emotional pain he endured. When three-year-old Nathan Chen tried on his first pair of figure skates, magic happened. But the odds of this young boy?one of five children born to Chinese immigrants?competing and making it into the top echelons of figure skating were daunting. Chen's family didn't have the resources or access to pay for expensive coaches, rink time, and equipment. But Nathan's mother, Hetty Wang, refused to fail her child. Recognizing his tremendous talent and passion, she stepped up as his coach, making enormous sacrifices to give Nathan the opportunity to compete in this exclusive world.That dedication eventually paid off at the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, where Chen?reverently known as the ?Quad King??won gold, becoming the first Asian-American man to stand at the highest podium in figure skating. In this moving and inspiring memoir Chen opens up for the first time, chronicling everything it took to pursue his dreams. Bolstered by his unwavering passion and his family's unconditional support, Chen reveals the most difficult times he endured, and how he overcame each obstacle?from his disappointment at the 2018 Olympic Games, to competing during a global pandemic, to the extreme physical and mental toll the sport demands.Pulling back the curtain on the figure skating world and the Olympics, Chen reveals what it was really like at the Beijing Games and competing on the US team in the same city his parents had left?and his grandmother still lived. Poignant and unfiltered, told in his own words, One Jump at a Time is the story of one extraordinary young man?and a testament to the love of a family and the power of persistence, grit, and passion.This memoir includes 16 pages of color photographs.

In his latest collection, the Cambodian-American poet Chath pierSath delves into the intricate relationship between the external and the intimate. A testament to the resilience of the human spirit, this is a poetry transcending boundaries and embracing the fullness of life. From public moments to inward reflections, from pride to joy and anger, pierSath's poetry balances across space and emotion, offering poems of composure and ectasy, of revelation and proclamation. Moving through a world made cold and closed by the isolation of the COVID era, these poems invite you to explore the act of opening. Through his journey of sexuality and understanding connection, pierSath fearlessly delves into the sensual, presenting it in myriad manifestations that resonate from present to past, from the United States to Cambodia, with emotions that dance in between.Carbonation 002Spokane, Washington

Once a member of the now extinct Order of The Dragonslayers, Lee-Kang Zhou has lost nearly everything he once cared about: his friends, his home, his mission. His existence, marred by the haunting memories of fallen friends and a home now in ruins, is a shadow of its former glory. Clinging to the remnants of his past, Kang's life is now bound to his wise mentor, Zhonghua, and his spirited young nephew, Kai. Driven by a fierce determination to protect them, Kang finds himself entangled in the murky underworld of a criminal tong, where the lure of easy money promises a distant dream of freedom. Kang's world is upended, however, when he is visited by a mystical xian spirit, bearing news that his sister Fang, long believed to be lost, is alive. Suddenly Kang is catapulted into the heart of a sprawling conspiracy that snakes its way to the highest echelons of imperial power, at its core a sinister plot to resurrect the malevolent Dragon King, Wuye, an entity whose power threatens to obliterate the realm of men. Joined by a figure from his past and bolstered by new and old allies, Kang must seek out his estranged sister and confront the daunting specter of his own legacy.

Helen Zhang hasn't seen Grant Shepard once in the thirteen years since the tragic accident that bound their lives together forever. Now she's in Los Angeles, where the two have to work together. The result is messy, and electrifying.

Sa isa ka barrio may tatlo ka mga mag-abyan nga paga-amiguhon ang bag-ong abot nga bata. Sila nga apat may ara sang mga nagkalain-lain nga mga inagyan, klase sang kabuhi, kag pamatasan, apang ang ila pag-abyanay palareho nga pagatilawan sang isa ka ka makakulugmat nga hitabu.Sa alagyan pakadto sa ila eskwelahan nagatindug ang isa ka bakante nga balay nga nalabyan na sang tiempo. Diri magalibot ang kabuhi sang mga mag-abyan kung sa diin ang ila kadungulan makapukaw sang isa ka tinuga nga madugay na nga gakatulog.Inde gani sila kasarang sang iban nga mga bata nga nagadaug-daug sa ila, masarangan ayhan nila ang tinuga nga mas gamhanan pa? Ang ini nga libro maga-libut sa pag-amiguhay sang mga bata, mga personal nila nga mga bagyo, sa eskwelahan man kag balay. Paga-istoryahan man ang mga huring-huring sang mga katigulangan, mga pagpati, kag mga makahaladlukan nga superstisyon nga hasta subong nagapabilin sa moderno nga pangabuhi sang mga Ilonggo. Ang libro may sulod nga 172 ka mga pahina, kag angay gid sa mga manugbasa nga may edad 13 pataas.

When eighteen-year-old Heather Moon shoots to the top of her agency's trainee class, the goal of becoming a K-Pop singer lies within reach. That dream, however, is shattered when she's offered a deal she has to refuse. Banished but undaunted, Heather attempts to mold seven plucky misfits into an indie girl group with enough daring and talent to challenge the status quo. But as her rival's act ascends to new heights of global popularity her own group languishes in obscurity.After entering the nation's biggest music competition, the determined musicians skyrocket from one success to another. But behind every triumph lies a dark cloud that threatens progress. Signed to be sacrificial lambs on a K-Pop reality show, their immediate goal is to avoid humiliation. Yet Heather has a bigger objective in mind: Redemption. Will the all-female band muster the creativity and courage necessary to secure their legacy, or will powerful opposition forces silence their voices once and for all?This special edition of Idol Pursuits combines the three parts Debut, Comeback, and Legacy into one complete volume.

Yim Wing Chun, a spirited young girl, is about to embark on the tofu-making journey of a lifetime... Guided by her father, the esteemed Tofu Master Yim Yee, Wing Chun eagerly lends a hand in preparing tofu for a special guest in their village. Overflowing with enthusiasm and a dash of impatience, she yearns to become a tofu-making expert overnight.But as the story unfolds, Wing Chun discovers that mastering the art of tofu-making is a patient and meticulous process. With her father's gentle guidance, she learns to measure, mix, and mold the ingredients with precision, creating tofu that's nothing short of perfection. When their work is done, the tofu impresses even the village chief!"Yim Wing Chun Learns to Make Tofu" is a heartwarming tale that teaches young readers the value of patience, practice, and the joy of learning from loved ones. This beautifully illustrated story is a delightful journey that celebrates the power of perseverance and the warmth of family bonds

This heartwarming children's tale revolves around Yuri, a seven-year-old with an insatiable love for gimbap, her favorite Korean dish. Yuri's mom is the designated gimbap expert in their household, but when a special occasion arises, Yuri takes it upon herself to create the perfect gimbap surprise for her mom.As Yuri tackles the challenges of gimbap preparation, she discovers that making this beloved dish is not as easy as her mom makes it seem. With a dash of humor and a sprinkle of sibling silliness, Yuri and her brother navigate the kitchen, turning it into a playground of imagination.Will Yuri succeed in creating a gimbap masterpiece that can rival her mom's culinary magic? The answer lies in the joyous and heartwarming moments shared between family members.Who Made Gimbap? is a charming tale that celebrates the love, laughter, and surprises that unfold in the kitchen. This enchanting story is perfect for young readers and families alike, offering a delightful blend of cultural exploration, creativity, and the warmth of togetherness. Discover the magic of homemade gimbap and the special bonds that make every kitchen adventure unforgettable.Your child will like:Heartfelt Family Moments: the touching family dynamics and the bonds formed in the kitchen, creating a heartwarming narrative that resonates with the warmth of togetherness.Culinary Adventure: The story unfolds as a delightful culinary adventure, introducing young readers to the world of Korean cuisine, especially the beloved gimbap.Humor and Sibling Camaraderie: The humorous exchanges and the endearing silliness of Yuri's younger brother add an extra layer of charm, making it a delightful read for kids.Cultural Exploration: "Who Made Gimbap?" seamlessly weaves cultural exploration into the narrative, offering a glimpse into the traditions and flavors of Korean cooking.Empowering Young Protagonist: Yuri's determination and courage in taking on a grown-up task, inspiring them to embrace their own creative adventures.

Brian Ascalon Roley's poetry collection, The Ice Beneath the Earth, is an exploration of the intergenerational effects of the violence of war, illness and occupation on individual lives and families. The collections' personas and characters, who belong to the Navarro clan of his previous works, live in the shadow of the intertwined histories, at times violent, of the United States and its former colony in Asia, the Philippines. Set in the Philippine diaspora in the United States, and in the Philippines itself, this collection spans the 20th Century and explores this history's aftereffects on the level of personal lives. The characters in these poems grapple with the challenges of disability, illness, and caregiving, as well as their effects on familial relations, in the context of the complex interplay between these countries' entangled cultures.

A young activist haunts her banker husband, an all-white sangha meditates on marriage and non-being, a mixed family clashes in their grief, and a subway calligrapher is "discovered." Through diverse narratives about often overlooked AAPI lives, these tales trace a vibrant "yellow" thread through the tapestry of everyday life in New York City.

A contemporary parable in NYC's East Village unfolds. This dark tale weaves an unforeseen connection between a middle-aged Japanese potter and her young Midwestern apprentice. Their unsettling journey mirrors the neighborhood's, revealing themes of gentrification and the pursuit of "authentic" creativity. Ultimately, these concepts unveil their wabi-sabi qualities in a delicate dance of beauty and decay.