Weathered Blossom, by Wan-Suh Park
A 60-year-old widow finds companionship with an eligible widower, and until her daughter and his daughter-in-law meddle in their relationship, she begins to rediscover feelings from youth.
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A Step from Heaven An Na
Young adult autobiographical novel of one family’s late 20th century emigration to America, living in poverty.
Yellow: Stories by Don Lee
So. Cal. contemporary interlinked stories Good storytelling, even-handed prose, familiar Korean American racial themes, and struggles of Asian American singles in modern life.
Memories of My Ghost Brother, by Heinz Insu Fenkl
Post Korean-war fictionalized memoir of mixed-race boy growing up in shadow of US army base.
I Wish for You a Beautiful Life: Letters from the Korean Birth Mothers of Ae Ran Won to Their Children, Sara Dorow
Heart wrenching real letters full of the Korean han the inner passion, especially pain and longing that is so deeply felt and most often expressed as rivers of tears.
The Interpreter by Suki Kim
A Korean American novel and mystery about 24-year old Suzy Park who is a court interpreter estranged from her past.
The Search by Bobby F. Griffin
A Korean war vet returns after 21 years to search for the houseboy, a onetime street urchin, he had during the war.
Country of Origin by Don Lee
A detective novel that delves into identity issues, setting us in various historical periods via headline news paragraphs.
Introduction to Korean History & Culture, by Andrew C. Nahm
What makes this history book different from the others is Nahm’s exploration of cultural change in light of historical change, including in the arts and traditions.
Encounter by Moo-Sook Hahn
A must-read tour-de-force for anyone with interest in Korean history or literature.
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