49 pages 1 hour read

Bich Minh Nguyen

Stealing Buddha's Dinner

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007

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Stealing Buddha's Dinner by Bich Minh Nguyen receives praise for its evocative narrative and insightful look into immigrant life, capturing the complexities of cultural identity and the American experience. Critics appreciate Nguyen's lyrical prose and vivid descriptions. However, some feel the memoir lacks narrative depth in places. Overall, it's a compelling, poignant read.

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Who Should Read Stealing Buddha's Dinner?

Readers who cherish immigrant narratives and coming-of-age stories will be captivated by Stealing Buddha's Dinner by Bich Minh Nguyen. Fans of Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club and Sandra Cisneros's The House on Mango Street will appreciate Nguyen's evocative exploration of identity, family, and cultural clash in 1980s America.

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Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Natural World: Food
Relationships: Mothers
Topics
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Food
Period
Asian Literature
Genre
Biography