{"title":"Hyeseung Song","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of Hyeseung Song, an author whose unique voice brings refreshing perspectives to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. Known for her poignant exploration of intricate themes, Hyeseung Song captivates readers through her insightful storytelling and vivid character portrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne notable work in this collection is \u003cem\u003eDocile\u003c\/em\u003e, a deeply engaging narrative that delves into the complexities of identity and power dynamics. Through her writing, Song adeptly navigates the delicate balance between personal truth and societal expectations, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences and beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is perfect for readers who appreciate narratives that challenge conventional thought and provoke meaningful introspection. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to her work, Hyeseung Song's books offer an enriching journey into the human experience, encouraging empathy and understanding through each carefully crafted word.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"docile-by-hyeseung-song-9780008733421","title":"Docile","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Texas sugar cane fields, Ivy League halls to her homeland of South Korea and back again, this memoir is a journey through identity crises, mental health struggles, and the quest for selfhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn to Korean immigrant parents, Hyeseung spends her early years in the sugar cane fields of Texas, caught between her father's \"get rich quick schemes\" and her beautiful, domineering mother who is sceptical of Western idealism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith her parents constantly at odds, Hyeseung learns more Korean words for hatred than for love. When the family's fake Gucci business lands them in bankruptcy, Hyeseung starts at a new school where she's immediately singled out with the question, \"Can you speak English?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up, Hyeseung internalises Western expectations of the \"model\" Asian-American, striving for approval and getting into an Ivy League school. Yet, she resents the other high-achieving Asian students she meets and clings to her \"token\" status among her white peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn an attempt to reconcile her identity, she takes a trip to Korea, facing an even greater crisis of self, and after a series of shocking events, she is admitted to a psychiatric hospital and ultimately attempts suicide. Marriage to a doting white physicist and a new career as a painter seem to offer refuge—until they don’t.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnflinching and lyrical, \u003cem\u003eDocile\u003c\/em\u003e is one woman’s story of subverting the model minority myth, contending with mental illness, and finding her self-worth by looking within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46627086172396,"sku":"9780008733421","price":35.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780008733421.jpg?v=1751934951"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hyeseung-song.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}