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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
Very Important Notes: 1) I listened to this book and devoured it, I'm not sure I would have liked it so much if I had read the physical book. 2) This book is not for everyone, I think it's a love it or hate it book without much middle ground.
Eddie Huang is incredibly smart and talented. He speaks authentically about his experiences as a first generation Taiwanese American, getting into trouble, and his love of hip-hop and food. This book is heavy on the slang and vulgarity. The way he talks about getting into trouble is off putting to some readers because of the way it comes across. That being said I'm sure Huang knows exactly what he is doing.
This book resonated with me. I connected with a lot of the feeling he discussed in this book. As someone who reads memoirs with a fair amount of regularity I really enjoyed this one.
Eddie Huang is a problematic person, but he is also kind of amazing, and I think there are a lot of lessons in this book.
Eddie Huang is incredibly smart and talented. He speaks authentically about his experiences as a first generation Taiwanese American, getting into trouble, and his love of hip-hop and food. This book is heavy on the slang and vulgarity. The way he talks about getting into trouble is off putting to some readers because of the way it comes across. That being said I'm sure Huang knows exactly what he is doing.
This book resonated with me. I connected with a lot of the feeling he discussed in this book. As someone who reads memoirs with a fair amount of regularity I really enjoyed this one.
Eddie Huang is a problematic person, but he is also kind of amazing, and I think there are a lot of lessons in this book.
This was a pretty interesting book. It was cool to hear it read by the author himself. He often laughed at stuff he'd written, which made it feel like having a conversation with him.
He mentioned at one point that growing up, there wasn't a section at the library for kids from abusive homes, and I guess we all write the book we wanted to be able to read as kids. Sometimes it felt like a therapy session listening to him, and there were times I really wanted to challenge him. He came back to the idea that he "didn't have a choice" with a lot of poor decisions he made. I haven't lived his life, but it felt like he was very invested in not knowing certain things about himself and his choices.
That said, it was an interesting book to hear, and it may help me understand some of my students' mindsets.
He mentioned at one point that growing up, there wasn't a section at the library for kids from abusive homes, and I guess we all write the book we wanted to be able to read as kids. Sometimes it felt like a therapy session listening to him, and there were times I really wanted to challenge him. He came back to the idea that he "didn't have a choice" with a lot of poor decisions he made. I haven't lived his life, but it felt like he was very invested in not knowing certain things about himself and his choices.
That said, it was an interesting book to hear, and it may help me understand some of my students' mindsets.
This book is terrible.
I'll admit right off, I couldn't read past page 83. I stopped, and tried again to read some more. But I couldn't do it.
This book is inane. A book about what an immigrant thinks is American. Paragraph follows paragraph of the author's view on what being an American means. Being an American seems to include, listening to hip-hop, playing football, and swearing a lot.
The only real amusing point in the pages I read was when the author went to a friends house, only to be unable to eat a "normal" american dinner.
I picked up the book looking to see what lead Eddie towards the life he lives today and how he became one of the celebrated chefs out there today. That is not what will be found here. It is the ramblings of a man reliving his childhood (accurately or otherwise), it has nothing to do with the food he will one day create.
I'll admit right off, I couldn't read past page 83. I stopped, and tried again to read some more. But I couldn't do it.
This book is inane. A book about what an immigrant thinks is American. Paragraph follows paragraph of the author's view on what being an American means. Being an American seems to include, listening to hip-hop, playing football, and swearing a lot.
The only real amusing point in the pages I read was when the author went to a friends house, only to be unable to eat a "normal" american dinner.
I picked up the book looking to see what lead Eddie towards the life he lives today and how he became one of the celebrated chefs out there today. That is not what will be found here. It is the ramblings of a man reliving his childhood (accurately or otherwise), it has nothing to do with the food he will one day create.
Eddie Huang is obviously an incredibly talented and very inspiring individual, as well as an excellent story-teller. I really enjoyed listening to his story. I viewed the sitcom based on this book a few times and thought it was very funny and relatable, having grown up in the same era, so when I saw this one available at the library, thought it would be a great one for listening to while I walk in the mornings. It definitely exceeded my expectations, albeit the book is much more R-rated than the television show, and (I would say) the show is only loosely based on his actual childhood. I loved listening to his descriptions of all the food in particular, and I would love to visit BaoHaus in New York to get a taste of his style of cooking. I recognize, however, that his book is about much more than his style of cuisine and his taste in music, it is about finding oneself and learning to be and love who you are without apology. Very enjoyable read and I would highly recommend it. I am definitely a fan.
I started reading this book thinking it would mostly be about food (and I love food writing), but I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book was about so much more than food. Huang presents a explanation of his idea of culture through many lenses, and even through the language he uses is that of street culture (a culture all its own), his arguments are clear and well supported. Loved this book--it made me laugh, it made me think, and it made me nod my head several times in agreement.
I enjoyed the essence of the book but the way it was written was hard to digest.
Everyone who has ever felt like an “outsider” anywhere should read this book. One of the most insightful, hilarious revealing books about dysfunctional families, expectations, society, the USA, sports and music. Also a great way to comprehend cultural appropriation versus appreciation. Just read this book!
Boy, what a throwback! Loved this book. Didn't know who Eddie Huang was, just picked it up because it had a funny cover, and also because I love biographies. Glad I did because it took me back to the days when I lived in Brooklyn in the era of Hip hop! Reminded me of all the great music, and style back in the day. Love Eddie's raw style, and he addressed a lot of valid race issues.
Surprisingly Enjoyable
I am a fan of thee show & it was nice to read about the life that inspired it. Huang's childhood was darker than the depicts. It was also interesting to see how Asians struggle to combat stereotypes.
I am a fan of thee show & it was nice to read about the life that inspired it. Huang's childhood was darker than the depicts. It was also interesting to see how Asians struggle to combat stereotypes.
I really enjoyed this! I love Eddie and I liked getting to know him better. After listening to this one on audiobook, I understand his issues with the show. I also loved getting to know about Loveboat which is something I've read about in novels. It was eyeopening and interesting to get to know about the Chinese immigrant experience, I liked the way he compared it to the Jewish immigrant experience as I find so many similarities in the way we have built our lives here in America.