Ebook {Epub PDF} The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim

The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling is a heart-wrenching, true-to-life exploration through the often neglected crevices of culture, mental illness, and family. Its strong themes are balanced by a beautiful romance making it a feel-good, yet important read. Taking things a step beyond, The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling looks at these themes through the lens of a teen whose mother has a mental illness. Author Wai Chim does an excellent job of addressing hard subjects with respect and care. She doesn’t shy away from the pain but tempers it /5(19).

The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling, Wai Chim (Scholastic, November , Allen Unwin, August ) In many ways, Chim's story follows a typical YA cadence and includes the not unfamiliar themes of school, family, first loves and the future. But there are also less-typical (and much-welcomed) elements, for example an open discussion. A novel about growing up in a migrant Asian family with a mother who is suffering from a mental illness, from the highly commended author of Freedom Swimmer. Taking things a step beyond, The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling looks at these themes through the lens of a teen whose mother has a mental illness. Author Wai Chim does an excellent job of addressing hard subjects with respect and care. She doesn't shy away from the pain but tempers it with light.

A nourishing tale about the crevices of culture, mental wellness and family, and the surprising power of a good dumpling. “A book with a huge heartbeat and so much love infused in every page.” – Alice Pung, award-winning author of Laurinda. Out Now #LoveOzYA. Winner Best Young Adult Novel, Indie Book Awards AU. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators. Wai Chim I have two cousins who moved to the US from China when I was young. There was a bit of a following out and I haven't been in touch with them since I w more I have two cousins who moved to the US from China when I was young.