Crying in H Mart A Memoir By Michelle Zauner (2021)

In this moving memoir, Michelle Zauner takes readers on a journey of family, food, and identity. From her upbringing as one of the few Asian American kids in Oregon to her struggle with her mother's high expectations, Zauner navigates the complexities of adolescence and adulthood.

Through treasured memories of bonding over food in her grandmother's Seoul apartment, Zauner explores her Koreanness and the distance she feels from it as she grows older. It's her mother's terminal cancer diagnosis that prompts a reckoning with her identity and a rediscovery of the gifts her mother gave her.

With humor, heart, and lyrical prose, Zauner's memoir captures the essence of grief, love, and the enduring power of family. "Crying in H Mart" is a poignant reflection on loss and resilience that will resonate with readers long after they turn the final page.