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Eddie Huang’s journey begins as he questions the authenticity of his Chinese identity and the future of his relationship with his Italian-American girlfriend. To confront these dilemmas, he enlists his brothers and travels to China, sampling cuisine from upscale Shanghai restaurants to bustling Chengdu street stalls. Along the way, he seeks to reconnect with his heritage, repair strained family bonds, and ultimately decide where meaning—and perhaps partnership—lay for him.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Eddie Huang
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