Asian American X: An Intersection of Twenty-First Century Asian American Voices

by Arar Han and John Hsu

Book Overview

"This diverse collection, like Asian America itself, adds up to something far more vibrant than the sum of its voices."
-Eric Liu, author of The Accidental Asian

"There's fury, dignity, and self-awareness in these essays. I found the voices to be energetic and the ideas exciting."
-Diana Son, playwright (Stop Kiss) and co-producer (Law & Order: Criminal Intent)

This refreshing and timely collection of coming-of-age...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0472068741
• ISBN13: 9780472068746
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: University of Michigan Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

and I thought I was alone...

I found this book immensly moving. It's not really because the quality of the writing is all that good. There aren't any deep or poignant metaphors, just real life. I think that's more important than anything. What I liked most about this collection of voices is that I found I related to exactly what people said. I wanted to read more about their lives just to learn more about mine. I recommend it to anyone, Asian or not.

Thanks for the reviews

I am one of the contributors of AAX and it's really great to read the reviews. Thanks alot for reading and the kind words. Pass on the word! ;-) Oh, and don't stop dreaming.

highly recommended!

A collection of moving and thought-provoking self-portraits. While the subject material and opinions of the individual pieces reveal an astonishingly diverse spectrum of personalities, one is struck by the earnestness shared by each voice in attempting to share and reflect on events and choices that have shaped their lives. To break free of the Asian mentality of staying silent is no small feat, but these authors do so with such admirable integrity and candidness making Asian American X an even more exceptional endeavor. The book leaves a wonderful aftertaste as one realizes one has unwittingly sampled a flavorful slice of American culture and inherited a better understanding of the complexities of tradition and identity.

A must read!!!

A search for identity through the poignant stories of young Asian Americans. The selected essays unfold the Asian American experience with a remarkably inclusive approach. Asian American X tackles essential topics of race, religion, class, gender, and sexuality, as it reveals and reveres a spectrum of unheard voices. This search for Asian American voice breeds understanding, and emphasizes the depth and energy of our American culture. These young authors should be praised for their commitment to a timely dialogue.

"Their voices burst with telling"

A timely piece of art. Asian American X is a collection of voices that will at times bring you to tears and at others cause a smile to wash across your face. This work is a beautiful glimpse into contemporary Asian America and reveals a richness and variety in American culture that is all too often neglected or forgotten. Read Asian American X and I guarantee you that you will never look at Asian America the same way again.