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Stealing Buddha's Dinner
Stealing Buddha's Dinner
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In Stealing Buddha's Dinner, the glossy branded allure of Pringles, Kit Kats, and Toll House Cookies becomes an ingenious metaphor for Nguyen's struggle to become a "real" American, a distinction that brings with it the dream of the perfect school lunch, burgers and Jell-O for dinner, and a visit from the Kool-Aid man. Vivid and viscerally powerful, this remarkable memoir about growing up in the 1980s introduces an original new literary voice and an entirely new spin on the classic assimilation story.
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Immigrant girl’s culinary journey to American identity.
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Who is this book for?
If you’re interested in unique cultural stories that blend food and identity, this memoir offers a vivid glimpse into how an immigrant girl navigates her American dream through the lens of food cravings and cultural clashes. Nguyen captures the colorful, sometimes humorous quest to belong, making it a compelling read for those who enjoy stories of self-discovery and cultural fusion. It’s a heartfelt and nostalgic look at the universal desire to find one’s place in the world.