A review by pareidoliasky
Fresh Off the Boat: A Memoir by Eddie Huang

5.0

I loved this book! It's honest and introspective look at the cross-cultural experience that is being an Asian American. Although I didn't identify with some of Eddie Huang's personal encounters with drugs, jail, and hip hop, I felt like he put to paper some really complex emotions that I haven't been able to communicate. This book is witty, personal, and has a vibrant voice. It speaks about being throwing out the stereotypes and staying true to yourself. It's an essential read if you're interested in forgetting about preconceptions and learning about a culture that hasn't really been explored in the media.

“People ask me what my greatest strengths are and I say perspective. The best way to get that is to meet people that are polar opposites; you learn the most from them. There are pieces of you that are inherently yours, but everything else is a collection of the things you’ve seen and the people you’ve met.” - Eddie Huang, Fresh Off The Boat: A Memoir