How to American
An Immigrant's Guide to Disappointing Your Parents
Jimmy O. Yang
The book is a comedic memoir in which actor and stand-up comedian Jimmy O. Yang shares his experiences of immigrating to America from Hong Kong, navigating cultural differences, pursuing a career in entertainment, and dealing with the challenges of meeting his traditional parents' expectations while forging his own American dream. It offers humorous insights and anecdotes about assimilation, the Hollywood landscape, and the complexities of family dynamics in the context of immigrant life.
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