Me, Her, Us

Name: Me, Her, Us
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SKU: 9780702266201
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By Yen-Rong Wong

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Me, Her, Us by Yen-Rong Wong delves into the personal experiences of the author, as she navigates the intricate dynamics of identity, belonging, and cultural expectations. Rooted in her life as an Asian-Australian woman, the memoir explores themes of familial pressure, racial identity, and self-discovery. Through candid reflection, Wong invites readers into her world, offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of her personal journey.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in an insightful exploration of identity, culture, and family dynamics. Yen-Rong Wong offers an intimate narrative that intricately weaves her personal experiences with broader societal themes, making it an engaging read for those who appreciate memoirs that challenge and resonate.

Memoir-essays from an award-winning writer, exploring race, sex, familial expectation and identity.

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Memoir-essays from an award-winning writer, exploring race, sex, familial expectations, and identity.

Raised by strict, religious, Malaysian Chinese parents in Brisbane's southern suburbs, Yen-Rong Wong internalised an idealised image of a Chinese-presenting girl at a young age. As she grew into young adulthood, she began to bristle against the weight of these expectations and the pressure to conform to cultural notions of family and future. However, she couldn't find any stories to help her forge her own path – so she decided to write one for herself.

In this compelling collection of essays, Wong blends memoir and cultural criticism to interrogate perceptions around sex, racism, and familial dynamics. Laying bare her own life, she examines the joys and difficulties that lie at the intersections of her identity.

Brave, unflinching, and with a dash of wry humour, Me, Her, Us is a provocative book for our times.

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Me, Her, Us by Yen-Rong Wong is praised for its smart, audacious exploration of identity and belonging. The memoir is described as a powerful work that amplifies silenced voices and offers insights into language, subcultures, and familial ties with vulnerability and assertiveness. The book's relevance and fresh literary perspective are highlighted, resonating particularly with Australians seeking more from their literature.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702266201

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 August 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 227.0mm

Weight: 308g

Pages: 256

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About the Author

Yen-Rong Wong is an arts critic and award-winning writer working between Yugambeh and Jagera and Turrbal lands. She won the Glendower Award for an Emerging Queensland Writer in 2022, and the Queensland Premier's Young Publishers and Writers Award in 2020. She has been a Wheeler Centre Hot Desk fellow and writer-in-residence at the Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers' Centre. She is a frequent contributor to The Saturday Paper as a theatre critic, and her work has appeared in many print and online publications, including The Guardian, Sydney Review of Books, Meanjin, and Griffith Review. Me, Her, Us is her debut book of non-fiction.