This sequence of 12 linked stories portrays the Americanization of the Lau family, and especially of the "number one Chinese son", Michael Lau, who comes of age with the secret that he is homosexual. While visiting China with his father, Michael discovers just how painfully his plans clash with his father's dreams for his future.
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This sequence of 12 linked stories portrays the Americanization of the Lau family, and especially of the "number one Chinese son", Michael Lau, who comes of age with the secret that he is homosexual. While visiting China with his father, Michael discovers just how painfully his plans clash with his father's dreams for his future.
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This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
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As New in As New jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7; Type: Hardback First Edition. Hardcover Book and Jacket As New. Norman Wong gives the reader a unique view of the world of a family's shift toward America from China and of their number one son's homosexuality. Here are eleven linked stories beginning in 1953 in Macao that capture the overlapping identities--race, gender, class and sexuality-of these family members. 174 pages. 5.75 x 8.5 inches. 1993, Persea Books, NY.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 194 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Used; Very Good. Used; Very Good. Persea 1994 Hardcover. Stated First Edition. Text is clean and unmarked. Jacket has light wear. Book Condition; Very Good Jacket Condition; Very Good. 1993. First Edition. HARDCOVER.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First edition. Spine ends bumped and binding very slightly cocked, very good in very good dust jacket with corresponding bumping at the spine ends, a small impression on the front panel, and a bit of rippling on the rear panel. Short stories.