Summary:
The book is a collection of essays that delve into the complexities of Asian American identity, blending memoir, cultural criticism, and history to explore racial consciousness and the impact of stereotypes. It confronts the subtleties of racialized emotions and the challenges of articulating the Asian American experience in a society structured by white dominance.
Key points:
1. "Minor Feelings": Hong defines "minor feelings" as complex emotions stemming from the Asian American experience, particularly feelings of invisibility and contradiction.
