Alice Pung's memoir Unpolished Gem has been short-listed for several awards. In it she shares her experiences of growing up as a child of immigrants, moving between two cultures - experiences shared by many Asian-Australians. Growing up Asian in Australia is a collection of these stories, told by well-known authors and new voices, spanning several generations and from all over Australia.
I found this book funny, sad, poignant and uplifting. I kept reading just one more chapter, unable to put it down.
You can borrow Growing up Asian in Australia from any branch of the Riverina Regional Library or reserve it here.
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