Hey Yang, Where's My Thousand Bucks?: And Other True Stories of Staggering Depth

by Andrew Yang

From former presidential candidate Andrew Yang, a candid and humorous blueprint for finding optimism in troubling times


In this candid, often hilarious collection of true stories, political trailblazer Andrew Yang examines America’s breakdown through the lens of his unexpected journey from entrepreneur to presidential candidate. Part political memoir, part comedy, and part interior monologue, Hey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks? captures the man’s unique ability to make complex ideas accessible and entertaining. 


“In a world of bitter division and endless outrage,” says Yang, “this book is my attempt to break through the noise—with humor, honesty, and heart . . . Think of it as an insider’s guide to smiling during crazy times.”


For anyone frustrated with traditional political narratives, curious about the human behind the headlines, or simply looking for a smart, laugh-out-loud exploration of trying to improve life in America, this book promises to enlighten, entertain, and inspire. It’s more than a memoir—it’s a blueprint for generating optimism in an extremely challenging era.

256 pages, Hardcover

Published February 3, 2026

Reviews

[Angela Rho · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yang Gang Forever ❤️

[Pamela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to Akashic Books and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review. In Hey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks?, Andrew Yang uses his memoir title’s infamous quip as the starting point from which he recounts impactful life moments such as growing up Asian American in the 1980s and 1990s, meeting his wife Evelyn, running a presidential campaign, and finding time to write poetry during the pandemic. While these glimpses into his life are diverse, the chapter structures felt too short at times; a few sections could have been combined into longer chapters instead.