4.3
Biographies
Read by the author, Michelle Zauner, lead vocalist of Japanese Breakfast.
'A story that is both beautiful and heartbreaking; it is as raw as it is precious. I bawled my eyes out, but I also loved it and I hope you do too.' – Dua Lipa
'Incredible . . . It absolutely wrecked me . . . So, so emotional' – Natalie Portman
'Crying In H Mart destroyed me . . . It’s fantastic.' – Olivia Rodrigo
From the indie rockstar Japanese Breakfast, an unflinching, deeply moving memoir about growing up mixed-race, Korean food, losing her Korean mother, and forging her own identity.
'As good as everyone says it is and, yes, it will have you in tears. An essential read for anybody who has lost a loved one, as well as those who haven't' – Marie Claire
In this story of family and food, grief and joy, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With humour and heart, she tells of growing up the only Asian-American kid at her school; of struggling with her mother’s expectations of her; of a painful adolescence; of treasured months spent in her grandmother’s tiny apartment in Seoul, where she and her mother would bond, late at night, over heaping plates of food. As she grew up, her Koreanness began to feel ever more distant, even as she found the life she wanted to live.
It was her mother’s diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer, when Michelle was twenty-five, that forced a reckoning with her identity and brought her to reclaim the gifts of taste, language, and history her mother had given her.
Vivacious and honest, Michelle Zauner’s voice is as alive on the page as it is onstage. Rich with intimate anecdotes, Crying in H Mart is a book to cherish, share, and reread.
What readers are saying about Crying in H Mart: 'I recommend this for anyone who likes memoirs, food, and who’s ever felt lonely.' (Five Stars) 'I was captivated by this coming-of-age story which resonated with mine and other friends' stories.' (Five Stars) 'A must for people looking to be hooked in memories that span between joy, sadness and love.' (Five Stars)
*Crying in H Mart was a #1 New York Times bestseller w/c 17.04.2023
© 2021 Picador (Audiobook): 9781529033816
Release date
Audiobook: 5 August 2021
4.3
Biographies
Read by the author, Michelle Zauner, lead vocalist of Japanese Breakfast.
'A story that is both beautiful and heartbreaking; it is as raw as it is precious. I bawled my eyes out, but I also loved it and I hope you do too.' – Dua Lipa
'Incredible . . . It absolutely wrecked me . . . So, so emotional' – Natalie Portman
'Crying In H Mart destroyed me . . . It’s fantastic.' – Olivia Rodrigo
From the indie rockstar Japanese Breakfast, an unflinching, deeply moving memoir about growing up mixed-race, Korean food, losing her Korean mother, and forging her own identity.
'As good as everyone says it is and, yes, it will have you in tears. An essential read for anybody who has lost a loved one, as well as those who haven't' – Marie Claire
In this story of family and food, grief and joy, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With humour and heart, she tells of growing up the only Asian-American kid at her school; of struggling with her mother’s expectations of her; of a painful adolescence; of treasured months spent in her grandmother’s tiny apartment in Seoul, where she and her mother would bond, late at night, over heaping plates of food. As she grew up, her Koreanness began to feel ever more distant, even as she found the life she wanted to live.
It was her mother’s diagnosis of terminal pancreatic cancer, when Michelle was twenty-five, that forced a reckoning with her identity and brought her to reclaim the gifts of taste, language, and history her mother had given her.
Vivacious and honest, Michelle Zauner’s voice is as alive on the page as it is onstage. Rich with intimate anecdotes, Crying in H Mart is a book to cherish, share, and reread.
What readers are saying about Crying in H Mart: 'I recommend this for anyone who likes memoirs, food, and who’s ever felt lonely.' (Five Stars) 'I was captivated by this coming-of-age story which resonated with mine and other friends' stories.' (Five Stars) 'A must for people looking to be hooked in memories that span between joy, sadness and love.' (Five Stars)
*Crying in H Mart was a #1 New York Times bestseller w/c 17.04.2023
© 2021 Picador (Audiobook): 9781529033816
Release date
Audiobook: 5 August 2021
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Anushka Reddy
30 May 2023
Crying in H Mart is a beautiful memoir that tackles the complexities in life as the author processes the loss of her mother. As an Asian (Indian) kid, I found solace in the similarities I found with the author's relationship with her parents and family. I rediscovered how subtle things and acts that usually go unnoticed turn to haunt us with memories of our loved ones that we lost.This is a relatable, powerful story and it hit me harder than I thought it would. I recently lost my paternal grandmother and never really got over my paternal grandfathers death even after 9 years. I revisit the times I spent with them, regret the chances I missed out on and my heart decides to breakdown in their memory every once in a while.Reading this memoir felt like a warm hug, a reminder that I am not alone and that THIS IS OKAY. It is never easy to live in a world deficit of your beloved and if time does not heal this completely, it is NORMAL!This was just so moving.
Bharat Hari
1 Jun 2022
Very moving. Listening to it in the author's voice created an added sense of authenticity. Highly recommended.
Sakshi
19 Dec 2022
Loved the narration..it felt personal and sincere..a heartfelt story🥰
Yash
24 Sept 2023
Good but overrated
Deeksha
25 Sept 2022
Heartwarming and emotional, Michelle Zauner has poured herself in this audiobook. loved it.
Amita
13 Mar 2023
Captivating. Moving. Sad and beautiful. Thank you Michelle for stirring my own memories and journey with and now without my mother.
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