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waynediane's review against another edition
4.0
Seems like there is a common theme among these books and adoption. The frustration of finding your roots. Good story, enjoyable, however, I think there might be a part two to this.
myriadreads's review against another edition
5.0
Insightful and beautifully written. Chung is a Korean American who was adopted and raised by white parents, in a community with little racial diversity. Her story is at times heartbreaking. I cried to read about a little girl looking in the mirror and wishing that she looked like everyone else. It's also incredibly moving and hopeful, and gives a fair, compassionate portrait of the many people who are a part of her story. I would like to share my own family story someday, and I found a lot of inspiration here for how to go about it. I'm positive that this is one that I'll revisit and read again.
bexduck's review against another edition
4.0
Long on my to read list, I finally picked it up after seeing there was no longer a wait list for it on my library app. Chung writes so simply about such complex issues. This is a story about racism and adoption but also belonging. I enjoyed it.
tonloc's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.5
A very interesting and informative story, not quite for me.
virgilius's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Child abuse
Moderate: Racial slurs and Miscarriage