“When it was really bad, I remained in what I imagined was dignified silence.

I started to ask myself,What will happen if I stop complying?

This book is helping me realize how connected so many of us are in our feelings of isolation.

SuChin Pak

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I’m proud to be part of the Asian diaspora.”

My Life: Growing Up Asian in America

My Life: Growing Up Asian in America book cover.MTV Books