Crying In H Mart

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An emotional memoir from Michelle Zauner, lead singer of Japanese Breakfast, that explores her mixed-race upbringing, the loss of her Korean mother, and the journey to embrace her identity. This deeply personal story intertwines family, food, and grief in a powerful narrative.

A heartfelt exploration of heritage, loss, and self-discovery through the lens of family and food.

Michelle Zauner, Grammy-nominated indie rock artist, shares her moving story of growing up as a mixed-race Korean-American in Eugene, Oregon, where she was often the only Asian-American kid at school. She candidly reflects on her mother's high expectations, a difficult adolescence, and the special moments spent with her grandmother in Seoul, bonding over Korean dishes late into the night.

As Michelle moved to the East Coast for college, worked in restaurants, and performed with her band, her connection to her Korean roots began to fade. However, when her mother was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer at age twenty-five, Michelle was compelled to confront her identity and rediscover the cultural gifts her mother had passed down-through taste, language, and history.

With warmth, honesty, and vivid storytelling, Zauner’s voice shines as brightly on the page as it does on stage. Filled with intimate memories that will resonate with many, Crying in H Mart is a poignant tribute to family, endurance, and the enduring power of food and heritage.

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