Stealing Buddha's Dinner
Posted by Merry Mao on 13th June 2008
Title: Stealing Buddha’s Dinner
Author: Bich Minn Nguyen
Summary:This book is unique, entertaining and interesting in it’s perspective on the immigrant (Vietnamese) experience. The setting takes us back to the 1980′s in Michigan. Much of the assimilation experience is relayed through foods such as ice cream, Pringles, and Happy Meals.
Who will like this book?: This memoir is a must for foodie bookworms!
If you like this, try this: Bento Box in the Heartland by Linda Furiya and Fortune Cookies Chronicles by Jennifer 8. Lee
Recommended by: Laurie, Circulation.
Tags: Immigration, Michigan, Vietnam
Posted in Biography & Memoir, Food and Cooking, Non-Fiction | 1 Comment »