US Edition From Simon & Schuster
Canadian Edition From Douglas & McIntyre
“… blends sharp journalism and tender memoir.” — People (Best New Book)
“… a love letter to Kwan’s varied homes and a memorial to his journey through them, as refracted through the lives of far-flung strangers.” — New York Times Book Review (Editor’s Pick)
“… an extended meditation on identity, belonging and a sense of home.” — Economist
“Many of the subjects’ stories are astonishing, and each is unique.” — Washington Post
“These narratives give insight into the relationship between food, ethnicity, and identity….” — Travel + Leisure
“… explores racism and more, one dish at a time… will certainly leave you hungry for Chinese food.” — San Francisco Chronicle
“… a solid introduction to the forces that shape expatriate Chinese cultures and identities alike.” — Quill & Quire
“A heartfelt and entertaining culinary and historical survey of the Chinese diaspora.” — Kirkus Reviews
“A fascinating, inquisitive global search for Chinese tastes that evoke home in any corner of the world.” — Forward Reviews
“… Kwan’s book is more sociological study than culinary guide.” — Booklist
“Before Anthony Bourdain, there was Cheuk Kwan.” — South China Morning Post