The Manicurist’s Daughter by Susan Lieu is a memoir exploring the complicated relationship Susan had with her mom. They didn’t have the best relationship when her mom suddenly died from a botched cosmetic surgery. The memoir is emotional and real, especially the audiobook where you can hear every emotion through the author’s voice.
I also love the cultural mentions of food, religious beliefs, and family dynamics in each book. The spirit talking shocked me, but I found it fascinating how this was a normal part of Susan's life. It was also interesting to learn about how the language has different pronouns depending on the family relations. I’ve learned a lot about the Vietnamese culture! This book was the perfect read for Asian American Heritage Month.
It also reminded me a lot of Crying in H Mart was an emotional memoir about how Michelle Zauner dealt with the grief process as her mom was diagnosed and died from cancer. So much of Susan's journey with grief and life mirror Michelle's. I believe this memoir deserves to get just as much attention. It is raw, real, and intriguing!
I also love the cultural mentions of food, religious beliefs, and family dynamics in each book. The spirit talking shocked me, but I found it fascinating how this was a normal part of Susan's life. It was also interesting to learn about how the language has different pronouns depending on the family relations. I’ve learned a lot about the Vietnamese culture! This book was the perfect read for Asian American Heritage Month.
It also reminded me a lot of Crying in H Mart was an emotional memoir about how Michelle Zauner dealt with the grief process as her mom was diagnosed and died from cancer. So much of Susan's journey with grief and life mirror Michelle's. I believe this memoir deserves to get just as much attention. It is raw, real, and intriguing!