the Book
Asian American X is a timely addition to the discourse of identity for one of the fastest growing groups in the nation. In an age of increasing exposure for Asians and other minorities, it explores the young generation of Asian Americans coming to terms with who they are in an American context.
One of the most urgent issues for Asian Americans is immigration and adaptation. This refreshing collection of coming-of-age essays, edited and written by young Asian Americans, clearly captures the joys and struggles of their evolving identities, and poignantly depicts the many oft-conflicting ties they feel to both American and Asian cultures. The collection highlights the vast cultural diversity within the category of Asian American, yet ultimately reveals how these young people are truly American in their ideals and dreams.
Asian American X is more than a book on identity; it is required reading both for young Asian Americans who seek to understand themselves and their social group, and for all who are interested in keeping abreast of the changing American social terrain.