Home Was the Land of Morning Calm: A Saga of a Korean-American Family

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Summary: inspiring and insightful
Review: It took me months to track down a copy of Connie's book, but it was well worth it. Growing up as a second generation Korean American interested in becoming a journalist, I knew of very few Korean and Asian American journalists, especially women. I found Kang's memoir inspiring, detailed and well written. I read the book in one sitting because I couldn't put it down. There were so many moments in the story that I felt like she was talking directly to me. Even if you're not Asian American, the story is universal and explores the questions of identity, understanding, and growing up.

Rating:
Summary: dry
Review: It was difficult to finish reading this book. It's very boring, mainly because the writer seems so reluctant to reveal herself and her feelings. For example, she falls madly in love with her husband and suddenly they are divorced. Why she would write a memoir is hard to figure out. Since she is interested in a particular period of Korean history, she should have written a journalistic history book.

Rating:
Summary: inspiring and insightful
Review: This is basically an autobiography of Connie's life. Very well written and insightful at times. She can look at Korean culture from both within and without. Overall, I'd recommend it.

Rating:
Summary: A very well written journey
Review: This is basically an autobiography of Connie's life. Very well written and insightful at times. She can look at Korean culture from both within and without. Overall, I'd recommend it.