Review of Origins
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[i][Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Origins" by Thy Nguyen.][/i] [rwc=id451527-125]4 out of 4 stars.[/rwc]Origins by Thy Nguyen is a book that tells the story of the author’s eight-year journey of growth and acceptance as an Asian girl who moved from Vietnam to the United States at the age of twelve. The author believes that the issues presented in this book can be solved with empathy and an appreciation for individuality.
Through poems, short stories, and essays, Nguyen starts by recalling stories from her past as well as her anxieties. She then tells stories about the misrepresentation, racial prejudice, and more that are directed towards the Asian-American community in sports and entertainment. She then finally shares her resolution and acceptance of identity. This book answers the question: “what does living in the US mean for Asians?” The author paints a picture that is heartbreaking but true.
The part of this book that I connected most with was the part where the author talked about Asians’ under-representation in Hollywood. I am a huge fan of Hollywood movies, but I have never thought anything of it before now. I mean, why are Asian actors mostly admitted to particular roles that paint them as being highly intelligent, yet socially awkward? This misrepresentation lumps all Asians together, neglecting the different countries and cultures in Asia, creating some sort of false stereotype against Asians that has come to be accepted by other races. Additionally, this has invariably affected them psychologically, thinking of themselves as inferior to Whites. I am glad that Nguyen has taken the bull by the horn with this book, calling readers’ attention to this problem.
I also liked that the author structured her message very well, starting from when she moved to the US and describing the challenges she faced. As a result, I was more willing to see things from her perspective, and I am sure other readers will as well. Additionally, it was commendable to see that Nguyen based her arguments on verifiable data, giving clear examples of real-life situations where Asian prejudice was considered a regular thing. For example, the author talked about a news article that was published by ESPN called “The Chink in the Armor” about the basketball player Jeremy Lin.
There was nothing to detest about this book. I saw the narratives and sonnets as impressive, and I trust that these preferences against Asians in the US are genuinely considered. At last, I was satisfied that my reading flow was always kept up all through the book; this came about because of the intelligent English the writer utilized in writing just as the non-appearance of linguistic or typographical mistakes. I can say that this book is expertly altered. I rate Origins4 out of 4 stars, and I prescribe it to everybody, particularly individuals who live in the United States of America. ****** [i]Origins [/i] View: [url=http://forums.onlinebookclub.org/shelves/book.php?id=451527]on Bookshelves[/url]
Through poems, short stories, and essays, Nguyen starts by recalling stories from her past as well as her anxieties. She then tells stories about the misrepresentation, racial prejudice, and more that are directed towards the Asian-American community in sports and entertainment. She then finally shares her resolution and acceptance of identity. This book answers the question: “what does living in the US mean for Asians?” The author paints a picture that is heartbreaking but true.
The part of this book that I connected most with was the part where the author talked about Asians’ under-representation in Hollywood. I am a huge fan of Hollywood movies, but I have never thought anything of it before now. I mean, why are Asian actors mostly admitted to particular roles that paint them as being highly intelligent, yet socially awkward? This misrepresentation lumps all Asians together, neglecting the different countries and cultures in Asia, creating some sort of false stereotype against Asians that has come to be accepted by other races. Additionally, this has invariably affected them psychologically, thinking of themselves as inferior to Whites. I am glad that Nguyen has taken the bull by the horn with this book, calling readers’ attention to this problem.
I also liked that the author structured her message very well, starting from when she moved to the US and describing the challenges she faced. As a result, I was more willing to see things from her perspective, and I am sure other readers will as well. Additionally, it was commendable to see that Nguyen based her arguments on verifiable data, giving clear examples of real-life situations where Asian prejudice was considered a regular thing. For example, the author talked about a news article that was published by ESPN called “The Chink in the Armor” about the basketball player Jeremy Lin.
There was nothing to detest about this book. I saw the narratives and sonnets as impressive, and I trust that these preferences against Asians in the US are genuinely considered. At last, I was satisfied that my reading flow was always kept up all through the book; this came about because of the intelligent English the writer utilized in writing just as the non-appearance of linguistic or typographical mistakes. I can say that this book is expertly altered. I rate Origins4 out of 4 stars, and I prescribe it to everybody, particularly individuals who live in the United States of America. ****** [i]Origins [/i] View: [url=http://forums.onlinebookclub.org/shelves/book.php?id=451527]on Bookshelves[/url]
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