Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning

In Minor Feelings, poet and essayist Cathy Park Hong blends memoir, cultural criticism, and history to explore the complexities of racialized consciousness in America. Drawing from her experiences as the daughter of Korean immigrants, Hong delves into the "minor feelings" that arise when the optimistic American narrative clashes with the reality of being a racial minority. Through her personal story, she examines themes of language, shame, depression, art, and relationships, offering a powerful reflection on race and identity in the contemporary U.S.