An affectionate tribute to her tough, powerful Chinese mother.Kirkus Reviews
I devoured this book in one sitting...alternately cheering, laughing, cringing, and gasping in horror. Lui captures the complexity of a mother-daughter relationship that is both complicated and beautiful. Poignant with a bare honesty that may make you think (and rethink) your own relationships. Jenny Lawson, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofLets Pretend This Never Happened
Meet Elaine Luis mother. Shes a movie, an Amy Tan novel, and a sitcom all rolled into one.* Or as her daughter sums it up: Shes Chinese, she squawks like a chicken, she is totally nuts, and I am totally dependent on her.
With tales of brutal mah-jong competitions, all-cap texts (YOUR BAD SKIN NEED SOUP); public shaming, and pearls of occasionally-bizarre wisdom; Lui not only paints a portrait of a challenging, frustrating, fascinating woman that will make you laugh and cryshe eloquently describes exactly what its like to love someone who drives you crazy.
A remarkable memoir about Luis relationship with her Hong Kong-born mom, who makes Tiger Mothers look like pussycats.Tampa Bay Times
*Lisa Gabriele, author and TV producer
