"This diverse collection, like Asian America itself, adds up
to something far more vibrant than the sum of its voices."
- Eric Liu, author of The Accidental Asian

"There's fury, dignity, and self-awareness in these essays. I
found the voices to be energetic and the ideas exciting."
- Diana Son, producer of Law & Order: Criminal Intent

"…the book’s genius lies in its variety. Asian American X is not
about a quintessential Asian American experience; it is about
unique voices that speak to the diversity within the category."
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- Marie E. Burks, The Harvard Crimson

"I just finished this book called Asian American X … it was awesome.
35 essays written by people like YOU and ME going through the same
stuff we went through when we were in college...[and] in high-school."
- Kevin So, Singer/Songwriter/Musician

"I especially like the way many of the writers struggle with experiences,
people and feelings that involve other racial and ethnic groups -
European Americans, African-Americans, and other AHANA groups...
the essays show us that we are all implicated in each other's experience
as members of racial and ethnic groups, and when there is inequality and
injustice, that means we are all part of the problem, and, therefore,
responsible for finding solutions"
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- Ramsey Liem, Professor of Psychology, Boston College,
from the BC Heights article, "BC Alum edits collection of essays"

"The result is a gridlock of ideas and emotions (the word "intersection"
in the title seems well chosen), an effect that is heightened by the
fact that these contributors are young enough to be preoccupied with
how to be men and women, sons and daughters, beautiful and homely,
passionate and coolheaded, and they haven't yet got the steady hands
it takes to sort these strands and lay bare the crackling nerves
that connect who we are and where we come from."
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- Boston College Magazine

"...Here it is-clear proof that provocative (a.k.a. “offensive”) speech like
that in “The Invasian” can be the catalyst to more speech from more perspectives:
Asian American X (2004), a book described by Jade Magazine as “a collection of
essays from young Asian Americans coming ‘to terms with who they are in an
American context’” that resulted from self-reflection sparked by Juice’s
expression, is now being used as part of Asian Studies curricula; at talks,
conferences, and workshops at high schools and colleges; and, in general, as a
positive example of Asian-American activism.

Who knew that something so “offensive” could cause such an interesting dialogue?"
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- Minnie Quach, Program Officer, FIRE