How Does One Dress to Buy Dragonfruit? True Stories of Expat Women in Asia eBook Shannon Young
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In this collection, twenty-six women reveal the truth about expatriate life in modern East Asia through original works of memoir and creative non-fiction. Their experiences are varied and unique, demonstrating that expat women's lives go far beyond the stereotypical. The writers hail from a dozen different countries and walks of life. Some are well-known; others are fresh voices adding nuance to the expat conversation. Through deeply personal accounts, they explore what they have learned about themselves and the world through their lives abroad. Together, they create a portrait of the modern expatriate experience that will both resonate and inspire.
With contributions by...
- Susan Blumberg-Kason
- Jocelyn Eikenburg
- Leza Lowitz
- Suzanne Kamata
- Dorcas Cheng-Tozun
- Pamela Beere Briggs
- Kaitlin Solimine
- Christine Tan
- Stephanie Han
- Edna Zhou
- Kathryn Hummel
- Ember Swift
- Nicola Chilton
- Eva Cohen
- Catherine Rose Torres
- Coco Richter
- Jenna Lynn Cody
- Saffron Marchant
- Jennifer S. Deayton
- India Harris
- Philippa Ramsden
- Sharon Brown
- Neha Mehta
- Shannon Dunlap
- Barbara Craven
- Michelle Borok
How Does One Dress to Buy Dragonfruit? True Stories of Expat Women in Asia eBook Shannon Young
“How does One Dress to Buy Dragonfruit?” is an anthology impressive for the breadth, depth and the quality of the writing. The contributors – seasoned expats and recent arrivals – show tremendous courage in sharing so honestly episodes, often turning points, of their new lives in Asia, doubly so when the stories are low points such as the discovery of a cheating husband.As a Taiwan expat I was especially keen to read Jenna Lynn Cody’s account (“Gods Rushing In”) of a Taoist festival in southern Taiwan. It's an excellent piece. A Taoist festival is the perfect choice of subject – it’s quintessentially Taiwanese, and the religious freedom/tolerance here is one of the best things about Taiwan. Writing about religion isn’t that easy in terms of balancing respect and scepticism, and it’s hard to reach any concluding takeaway message without sounding twee. Jenna also strikes a nice balance in writing about both herself and the country.
I’m giving the book five stars but wanted to give 4.5 (Amazon doesn't do halves). For me it's not quite a five because - almost inevitably with a collection - some of the subject matter isn’t really my cup of tea (pregnancies for example) and a few of the other chapters had a little too much personal journey and not enough about the places. This is just my personal preference though, and I'm a rather old-fashioned guy (think Kipling, Conrad, Peter Hopkirk).
I loved the book (couldn't put it down and read it in two days), and will recommend it.
It’s hard to single out chapters for praise because so many of them are standouts (Editor Shannon Young whittled over 80 submitted stories down to the book’s 26 and this shows in the high standard - you've got to feel for the writers who missed the cut), but I’ll choose the very funny it’s-so-true-it-hurts “The Weight of Beauty” by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun; it’s the second chapter and you can read it in Amazon’s preview of the book.
John Ross (Camphor Press)
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How Does One Dress to Buy Dragonfruit? True Stories of Expat Women in Asia eBook Shannon Young Reviews
I couldn't put this book down. Exceptional writing, witty, and information that any expat can use to navigate other lands.
I'm still in the process of reading this book, but so far it is one of the best of this genre I have read. I like the diverse stories and voices of the various expat women in Asia and the different settings and backgrounds they portray. You can tell the contributors were chosen (and/or edited) well, as this reads very professionally (which, unfortunately, is not always the case with "expat stories").
Highly recommended!
Enjoyed the book.!
Interesting stories and very touching expat experiences. Some with amazing writing but some would need help.
This wonderful collection of essays from expatriate women living in Asia will have you spellbound. The stories recount significant moments of time for each author and her loved ones. Read this book; it takes you on so many adventures.
This collection of short stories resonated deeply with me, as I am also a woman expat living in Asia at the moment. These varied female perspectives filled me with a sense of shared experience and gave voice to many of my own experiences. I am very glad that this was made and I have already bought two copies for two close friends of mine whom also live abroad.
As an expat woman in Asia, I am thankful to the writers for sharing these private moments of their lives with such honesty. I really wanted to give it 5 stars, but the quality of some of the writing was a little disappointing, especially for the price ( version). I found myself skimming through four or five of the essays in the book. They just couldn't hold my attention. I do wonder if that is because the experiences are not surprising to me like they might be for readers who have not lived in this part of the world. That said, most of the stories told are touching insights into the lives of expat women in Asia, and I would recommend it to people curious about this kind of life.
“How does One Dress to Buy Dragonfruit?” is an anthology impressive for the breadth, depth and the quality of the writing. The contributors – seasoned expats and recent arrivals – show tremendous courage in sharing so honestly episodes, often turning points, of their new lives in Asia, doubly so when the stories are low points such as the discovery of a cheating husband.
As a Taiwan expat I was especially keen to read Jenna Lynn Cody’s account (“Gods Rushing In”) of a Taoist festival in southern Taiwan. It's an excellent piece. A Taoist festival is the perfect choice of subject – it’s quintessentially Taiwanese, and the religious freedom/tolerance here is one of the best things about Taiwan. Writing about religion isn’t that easy in terms of balancing respect and scepticism, and it’s hard to reach any concluding takeaway message without sounding twee. Jenna also strikes a nice balance in writing about both herself and the country.
I’m giving the book five stars but wanted to give 4.5 ( doesn't do halves). For me it's not quite a five because - almost inevitably with a collection - some of the subject matter isn’t really my cup of tea (pregnancies for example) and a few of the other chapters had a little too much personal journey and not enough about the places. This is just my personal preference though, and I'm a rather old-fashioned guy (think Kipling, Conrad, Peter Hopkirk).
I loved the book (couldn't put it down and read it in two days), and will recommend it.
It’s hard to single out chapters for praise because so many of them are standouts (Editor Shannon Young whittled over 80 submitted stories down to the book’s 26 and this shows in the high standard - you've got to feel for the writers who missed the cut), but I’ll choose the very funny it’s-so-true-it-hurts “The Weight of Beauty” by Dorcas Cheng-Tozun; it’s the second chapter and you can read it in ’s preview of the book.
John Ross (Camphor Press)
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