Struggle for Ethnic Identity: Narratives by Asian American Professionals

by Pyong Gap Min

Book Overview

Dr. Pyong Gap Min and Rose Kim present a compilation of narratives on ethnic identity written by first-, 1.5-, and second-generation Asian American professionals. In an attempt to reconcile the dichotomies long associated with being both Asian and American, these narratives trace the formation of each author's ethnic identity and discuss its importance in shaping his or her professional career. The narratives touch upon common themes of prejudice...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761990674
• ISBN13: 9780761990673
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Publishing Group Inc/Bloomsbury
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Eye-opening and enlightening

As part of the first generation of Hmongs (a southeast Asian ethnic group from Laos and Thailand) growing up in America, this book was a great reference for me to reflect and learn from. A lot of the experiences described in this book I can relate to, and a lot deal with situations I have not (yet) experienced.This book is very important for all young Asians out there--especially those who are the first in their families to be born in the U.S.A., or grow up in it. The alienation, pain, joy, discovery, and neverending learning that we experience is something that should be shared with each other.I have learned a lot about myself and about other Asians through this book. I highly recommend it.