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I’ve been attempting to write a post for some time about violence against Asian Americans. I’ve been starting and deleting posts for weeks.
I’ve struggled with writing about my own experiences with racism. For multiple reasons – and to be honest I still don’t feel comfortable. And I don’t think we have the obligation to share anything we don’t want to. But I also believe we can use our voices to tell our stories the best ways we know how. For me, it’s through my work, and if you do read my latest book, I hope you will leave some some understanding of how I feel about being an Asian woman in America.
And on the topic of books: I have read so many from my fellow Asian American authors that have inspired me and given me insight into all kinds of characters and people. I have learned so many things, and enjoyed stories from all over the world. This is by all means NOT a comprehensive list – to be honest I started this post but just kept going and going and finally had to stop. So if you have any favorites, I’d love to hear them below.
Where Reasons End, by Yiyun Li. In my opinion Li is one of the most best writers today. Her language and sentences are stunning. I will read everything she writes. That says, her books are not necessarily “plotty” – they have stories, deeply touching ones, but you won’t always get your happy ending.
Miracle Creek, by Angie Kim. A thriller that examines issues around race, special needs children, and the stresses faced by their parents. Kim is a great writer and you will be engaged throughout.
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