About This Book

Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong is a groundbreaking and deeply personal exploration of Asian American consciousness. Published on March 2, 2021, this book is part of the One World Essentials series and has been widely acclaimed for its ruthlessly honest and emotionally charged narrative.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in courses focused on Asian American studies, literature, and cultural critique. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of Asian American experiences, including professionals looking to expand their knowledge of cultural diversity and identity.

History and Editions

Minor Feelings has been a bestseller since its release, earning recognition as a New York Times Bestseller, a Pulitzer Prize Finalist, and a National Book Critics Circle Award Winner. The book is an original exploration of Asian American consciousness, capturing the multifaceted nature of this community through personal essays, historical accounts, and modern reporting.

Author and Other Works

Cathy Park Hong is a celebrated poet, essayist, and memoirist. Her work often delves into themes of identity, culture, and social justice. Hong's writing style is characterized by its sharp wit and radical transparency, making her a compelling voice in contemporary literature. While Minor Feelings is her most notable work in this context, she has also published other notable books such as "Chop Suey" and "Magical Girls."

Key Features

Comprehensive Exploration: The book offers a comprehensive exploration of Asian American consciousness, examining race and emotion in the United States through personal experiences.
Diverse Voices: Hong brings together a multitude of voices and works of art to capture Asian America as a collection of contradictions.
Emotional Resonance: The book is emotionally charged, making it a powerful read that resonates deeply with readers.
Originality: It is an utterly original exploration that challenges traditional narratives about identity and culture.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

Paperback: ISBN-13: 9781984820389
Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781984820365
Ebook: ISBN-13: 9781984820372
Audiobook Download: ISBN-13: 9780593164747

Publication Details

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
Publication Date: March 2, 2021
Number of Pages: 224
Language: English

Other Editions and Formats

Hardcover: Published on February 25, 2020 (ISBN: 9781984820365)
Ebook: Published on February 25, 2020 (ISBN: 9781984820372)
Audiobook Download: Published on February 25, 2020 (ISBN: 9780593164747)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Cathy Park Hong is the author of three poetry collections including Dance Dance Revolution, chosen by Adrienne Rich for the Barnard Women Poets Prize, and Engine Empire. Hong is a recipient of the Windham-Campbell Literature Prize, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. Her poems have been published in Poetry, The New York Times, The Paris Review, McSweeney’s, Boston Review, and other journals. She is the poetry editor of The New Republic and full professor at the Rutgers University–Newark MFA program in poetry.

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