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The Surprising Power Of A Good Dumpling

by Wai Chim
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Family, Mental Health, and Asian Identity?

"The Surprising Power of A Good Dumpling" is a heart-wrenching novel that provides an insightful portrayal of an Asian migrant family and their struggles with mental illness. The author skillfully explores the crevices of culture and family dynamics, and raises important conversations on mental wellness. Readers are sure to be touched by the warmth and love that the family exudes despite their challenges.

  • Australian Independent Booksellers Indie Book Award Nominee for Young Adult (2020)
  • Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature Nominee (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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The Surprising Power Of A Good Dumpling

by Wai Chim
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ISBN: 9781760631581
Authors: Wai Chim
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Date of Publication: 2019-08-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Young Adult, Romance
Related Topics: Realistic Fiction, Mental Health
Goodreads rating: 4.03
(rated by 3750 readers)

Description

Anna Chiu has her hands pretty full looking after her brother and sister and helping out at her dad’s restaurant, all while her mum stays in bed. Dad’s new delivery boy, Rory, is a welcome distraction and even though she knows that things aren’t right at home, she’s starting to feel like she could just be a normal teen.But when Mum finally gets out of bed, things go from bad to worse. And as Mum’s condition worsens, Anna and her family question everything they understand about themselves and each other.
 

Family, Mental Health, and Asian Identity?

"The Surprising Power of A Good Dumpling" is a heart-wrenching novel that provides an insightful portrayal of an Asian migrant family and their struggles with mental illness. The author skillfully explores the crevices of culture and family dynamics, and raises important conversations on mental wellness. Readers are sure to be touched by the warmth and love that the family exudes despite their challenges.

  • Australian Independent Booksellers Indie Book Award Nominee for Young Adult (2020)
  • Kirkus Prize for Young Readers' Literature Nominee (2021)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.