Get a sneak peek into the world of “Crazy Asian Moms” with excerpts from each chapter. Discover the unique perspectives of both mothers and their children as they deal with the challenges and triumphs of pursuing the Ivy League dream.
For most of us, the idea of uprooting our entire lives and moving to a foreign country is nothing short of daunting. The thought of leaving behind the comforts of…
Mei-Ling stood with her back against the closed door, chest heaving as the tears streamed down her face. She could hear her mother’s voice on the other side, demanding that…
The first rays of dawn had barely begun to filter through the curtains when Sophie Lin’s alarm went off. With a soft groan, she reached over and silenced the incessant…
When Fiona was born nine months after their wedding, Sophie was determined to give her daughter every possible advantage. If education had been her way out of poverty, she would…
As Priya set the table for their family dinner, she couldn’t help but reflect on how far she and her son Arjun had come. Arjun was the center of her…
As Arjun stormed out of the house, slamming the front door behind him, a maelstrom of emotions swirled within him. Anger, frustration, and a deep sense of longing for independence…
The fluorescent lights of the corner grocery store flickered to life as Mrs. Kim unlocked the front door. The cool morning air rushed in, carrying with it the promise of…
Min-Seo sat cross-legged on her bed, phone pressed to her ear. On the other end was her best friend, Jina. Her voice was animated, filled with an excitement that had…
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