Afraid to be Chinese

by Xin-Mei, Mabek Kawsek

(synopsis says:)All the stories in this book are true, though the names and circumstances have been fictionalized. The are about the strange situation of the Tsinay-the constant dilemmas and contradictions that she faces daily, from inheriting slave girls to not having a specific birthday to arranged marriages. They are skillfully told with much insight, humor and compassion.

111 pages

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Annabelle]

A gift from Jay Alonzo, this insightful read speaks of some familiar sentiments, but not experiences. The kind of book I would have bought for myself, had I chanced upon this at NB.