Podcasts about qian julie wang

Qian Julie Wang is the New York Times Bestselling author of Beautiful Country and a Yale-educated litigator. Qian Julie has one of the most incredible life stories you have ever heard. But Qian Julie's personal philosophy and inspired worldview may well be the most extraordinary thing about her. Qian Julie tells Gabe what it was like for her and her family to give up everything in China and move to Brooklyn when she was seven years old. Visit Qian Julie Wang's website and follow her on Twitter and Instagram Buy Julie's memoir Beautiful Country Read Qian Julie in New York Times Watch Qian Julie on YouTube More episode resources and links Email Gabe Hudson: gabehudsonsays@gmail.com Follow Gabe on Twitter and Instagram Other episodes you may enjoy: Stephanie Land (NYT's bestselling author of Maid) Tressie McMillan Cottom (NYT's columnist) Merve Emre (contributing writer at The New Yorker) Charles Yu (National Book Award Winner) About the Host: Gabe Hudson is the author of 2 books published from Knopf. His honors include being named one of Granta's “Best of Young American Novelists,” PEN/Hemingway Award Finalist, the Hodder Fellowship from Princeton University, the John Hawkes Prize in Fiction from Brown University, a fellowship from Humanities War & Peace Initiative at Columbia University, and Sue Kaufman Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His writing has appeared in Granta, The New Yorker, The Believer, McSweeney's, and The New York Times Magazine. He was Editor-at-Large for McSweeney's for 10+ years. He served in the Marine Corps. He teaches at Columbia University.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I said in the first episode of this season that I wanted to double down on inspiring stories as a reminder that we aren't helpless or alone against the unrelenting pace of change and have the power to create positive change for ourselves and the people around us. And I'm proud to say that I think we succeeded.But in listening back to these stories again, it's become crystal clear to me that what Karen Mangia said in episode 119 is correct: we currently have a real opportunity to create change, to change the rules to work and life, because we're all standing at the precipice gazing into the unknown together.Decisions are being made now that will shape our lives for years, possibly even decades, to come. And we can all be a part of that.Learn more and find the complete show notes at https://www.conniewsteele.com/podcastListen to full episodes from this season:Ep. 115 - Getting Along with Difficult People to Build Better Relationships - with Amy GalloEp. 116 - What is Success on Your Terms?: From Poverty to “The Pitch Queen” - with Precious WilliamsEp. 117 - Unlock Your Success, Unlock Yourself - with Samhita JayantiEp. 118 - A Recipe for Success: Curiosity, Community, & Grit - with Kathryn RoseEp. 119 - Changing the Game to Create Success From Anywhere - with Karen MangiaEp. 120 - The Future of Work, Life, & Inclusion - with Giselle MotaEp. 121 - Beautiful Country & The Path to Being Your Whole Self - with Qian Julie Wang

To enter the giveaway, fill out our listener survey here.  On this week's episode, Francine sits down with Dr. Victoria Reyes, from the Department of Gender & Sexuality Studies at UC Riverside, to unpack her book Academic Outsider (link), which is a collection of feminist essays about the conditional citizenship awarded to women and people of color in academia. Stay tuned for a conversation on women's space in academia, mentorship, and carving your own journey!  Lightning Round: 04:41 Research and lecture summary: 13:15 Advice for researchers and recommendations: 44:45 Dr. Reyes' Top Recommendations: The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui (link) What We Carry by Maya Lang (link) Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang (link) Fairest by Meredith Talusan (link) The Body Papers by Grace Talusan (link) The music on the podcast is from "Me and Some Friends", a musical project by a group of friends at Cornell, to experiment with how the beautiful timbres of Gamelan music can meld with hypnotic guitar parts to create a contemplative and unique experience. Check them out here. 

Qian Julie Wang is the author of New York Times Bestseller “Beautiful Country,” a memoir that details her life as an undocumented immigrant living in poverty in the richest country in the world, and managing partner of Gottlieb & Wang LLP, a firm dedicated to advancing education, disability, and civil rights on behalf of marginalized communities.And her awe-inspiring story has clearly resonated with a lot of people. After publishing her first book — a nearly 300-page memoir, “Beautiful Country,” written on her phone — she received incredible accolades: an instant NYT best seller, one of President Obama's favorite books of 2021, NPR's best book of 2021, a Today Show Read with Jenna, and more. And I think it's receiving this much attention because it's really important.So, I was thrilled to talk to Qian Julie about her early childhood, how the struggle helped her find fulfillment, and finding the path to being your whole self.Learn more and find the complete show notes at https://www.conniewsteele.com/podcastResources:Learn more at https://www.qianjuliewang.com/Read: “Beautiful Country”Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qianjuliewang/Twitter: https://twitter.com/QianJulieWangLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/qianjuliewang/

Qian Julie Wang's new memoir "Beautiful Country" navigates issues of identity, family, place, and immigration. The author joins Detroit Today to discuss her new book and her experiences in America as an undocumented immigrant from China.

Zibby moderated a conversation with instant New York Times bestseller Qian Julie Wang about her debut memoir, Beautiful Country, as part of the Streicker Center's Women on the Move author series. The two talked about the self-healing journey Qian Julie had to start before she began writing about her family's immigration story, what it must have looked like to other people as she wrote emotional sections of the book on the subway, and how her parents reacted to the memoir. Qian Julie also shares what she's working on now, both with her writing and her law practice, and how it feels to have something she once kept secret out in the world.Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3NG7sMSBookshop: https://bit.ly/3MXD0hiSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Qian Julie Wang, civil rights litigator and managing partner of Gottlieb & Wang LLP, author of Beautiful Country: A Memoir of an Undocumented Childhood (Doubleday, 2021) and a recent op-ed in The New York Times titled “I Treasure the Life I Live in the Subway. And I Am Afraid of Losing It”, discusses her recent op-ed on why the New York City subway represents so many things in New Yorkers lives.

Our final memoir of January brings us the story of Qian Julie Wang and her parents, Chinese immigrants to the United States. This book was chosen by our guest this month, Janelle from Instagram's @janandthings. Janelle tells us how she went about choosing this book for us, PNW Jess reminisces about her time spent in China and Louisville Jess admits to never having a tamagotchi growing up. Thanks for tuning in! We would love for you to subscribe and leave us a review. Find us at www.outtafivestars.com Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok we're @OuttaFiveStars. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Today we bring you a selection of conversations from the Portland Book Festival. OPB's Tiffany Camhi spoke with Aminder Dhaliwal about her book “Cyclopedia Exotica.” OPB's Jenn Chavez spoke with Qian Julie Wang about her book “Beautiful Country.” And OPB's Crystal Ligori spoke with Rivka Galchen, author of “Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch,” and A.K. Blakemore, author of “The Manningtree Witches.”

In a heartrending and deeply moving evening, two Asian-American literary luminaries, Qian Julie Wang and Charles Yu (Interior Chinatown) welcomed Wang's incandescent debut, Beautiful Country--an essential American story about a family fracturing under the weight of invisibility, and a girl coming of age in the shadows, who never stops seeking the light. Wang and Yu discussed the emotional journey that led her to write this searing memoir and the hard-won process by which she realized it; the transformative powers of education, therapy, and the affection of animals; and the complex, fierce resilience of immigrant parents. A conversation—and book—not to be missed! (Recorded September 13, 2021)

Qian Julie Wang is just seven years old when her family arrives in America in 1994, and her whole world changes. Impoverished, isolated, and considered “illegal”, the Wangs must keep their immigration status — among other family truths — concealed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Author Qian Julie Wang drops by to talk about her New York Times best selling memoir, "Beautiful Country".

“Beautiful Country” is a spare and moving memoir in which Qian Julie Wang tells the story of the first years of her family's life in America—where they arrived from China in 1994, and where as an impoverished undocumented girl she was never allowed or able to be her full self. In telling her personal story, she reveals a side of the American Dream familiar to so many immigrants as more of a nightmare. A Brooklynite, Yale Law graduate and managing partner of her own firm, Gottlieb & Wang LLP, Wang discusses her journey and the healing act of telling her own story.   Brooklyn news and views you can use: bkmag.com Email: hello@bkmag.com Follow along on Facebook: Brooklyn Magazine Twitter: @brooklynmag Instagram: @brooklynmagazine Follow Brian Braiker on Twitter: @slarkpope

Living as an undocumented immigrant means living in the shadows, says Qian Julie Wang. Her memoir Beautiful Country tells the story of her family's life in New York after fleeing China in 1994. Her mother worked menial jobs in terrible conditions. Her father struggled with his status as a man in a country that equated being Asian with weakness. They couldn't even seek out regular medical care for fear of being deported. Wang joins NPR's Scott Simon in today's episode to talk about how those experiences shaped and shamed her, even as she became a Yale Law graduate and successful attorney.

Qian Julie Wang talks to Neil about growing up hungry and afraid in America as an undocumented migrant, in her new memoir Beautiful Country. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After reading Qian Julie Wang's story in Beautiful Country, I felt as though I was there with her- a silent observer on the wall or in her classroom.  Qian Julie shares her story of a girl who moves to the Beautiful Country, as it is and has been known to so many people wanting to move here. To read her story, as a born American, and as a person that had it "easier" I was awed by her resilience and embarrassed that this Beautiful Country can be so very ugly sometimes. Her story is one of wonder, and will create a sense of beauty in the hearts of many for years to come.  WebsitePenguin HouseNPR articleIf you feel this Podcast is beneficial, I encourage you to share it, and I invite you to leave a 5-Star Review. It does so much for putting this podcast in the hands of those that may need it.Connect with me!Bettina@intherising.comPinterest:  Facebook

Author and narrator Qian Julie Wang captivates listeners with this poignant and powerful memoir. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Michele Cobb discuss this Civil Rights Attorney's story that absolutely should be heard in the author's own voice. Wang vividly describes living with her family in poverty and fear in New York City as undocumented immigrants from China. While often heartbreaking, Wang's writing is sparse yet beautiful. Her deeply personal and affecting performance compels one to keep listening even through the most painful moments of her family's struggle to survive. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Random House Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for Behind the Mic comes from Graphic Audio. Graphic Audio, A Movie in Your Mind featuring dramatized adaptations of the TERRA IGNOTA science fiction series by Ada Palmer. Savings of up to 60% Off this month! Discount prices reflected on product pages at GraphicAudio.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Qian Julie Wang was born in China. At age 7, she moved to NY w/her parents.living in the shadows of undocumented life in NYC

Sara Blanchard and Misasha Suzuki, the incredible co-hosts of the award-winning podcast “Dear White Women" podcast, join me on today's episode! The duo have recently launched a level-setting anti-racism book under the same name to get white people – particularly white women – to talk about the history of racism in America and take action. They've interviewed everyone from Dr. Shefali to author Qian Julie Wang. Join us as we dive into conversations about motherhood, being biracial (they're both of mixed Japanese and white heritage),  and how to talk about the uncomfortable topics within their own families and broader communities — as well as what it means to be seen by those around us. For more show notes and links to the things we mention, visit the blog: https://www.fcksavingface.com/podcast/dear-white-womenWANT TO KNOW THE REAL STORY?If you're curious about the story behind the story, support the podcast on Patreon for access to #AskMeAnything sessions! This is your opportunity to dive deeper and truly ask whatever you really want to know about. Join us on Patreon today to support our podcast or make a donation here.ARE YOU ENJOYING THE PODCAST?If so, I'd love your review on Apple Podcasts! It only takes a minute: 1. Click on this link (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1554330617) 2. Click “View on Apple Podcasts” 3. Click “Subscribe”  4. Click “Ratings and Reviews” text 5. Click to rate and leave short review and you're done!A huge thank you for listening to the show and sharing with your tribe. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY, by attorney and New York Times and Washington Post op-ed writer Qian Julie Wang, tells her personal story of growing up in New York City as an undocumented immigrant in America.

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY, by attorney and New York Times and Washington Post op-ed writer Qian Julie Wang, tells her personal story of growing up in New York City as an undocumented immigrant in America.

When she was 7, Qian Julie Wang – just Qian Wang then – landed at JFK airport in New York City. Her airsick mother leaned on her for support. Her father, whom she hadn't seen in two years, had skimped on food to afford the cab driving them from the airport. Thus started her life as an undocumented child in America. Show notes00:00 Intro02:32 "A privilege, power and responsibility to share my secret"06:13 "What it means to be a writer"07:56 "At bottom we're all not really that different"09:49 "The before and after of my childhood and my life"13:10 "We had to be everything for each other"15:22 "It was my job to keep us from being noticed"17:44 "Salvation and refuge in books"18:39 "Split between the two worlds"20:48 Membership ad22:19 "Public school in Chinatown"27:49 "I went to school hungry every day"31:18 "Everything I thought was wrong with me was simply a part of being human"34:10 "There's nothing we are afraid of now"39:01 Outro

Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQX-nWBQWKL3lnx52f3AuCw BOOKS MENTIONED: “The Night She Disappeared” by Lisa Jewellhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55934177-the-night-she-disappeared “A Man Named Doll” by Jonathan Ameshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54816562-a-man-named-doll?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=EgdCaVwcyQ&rank=1# “Beautiful Country: A Memoir” by Qian Julie Wang https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57359367-beautiful-country “Three Girls From Bronzeville: A Uniquely American Memoir of Race, Fate, and Sisterhood” by Dawn Turnerhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58176170-three-girls-from-bronzeville “If the Shoe Fits” by Julie Murphyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55660420-if-the-shoe-fits?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=qIEcIrJbpN&rank=3  FOLLOW ME ON…GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/58041478-iliketoreadpodINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/iliketoreadpod/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/rpolansky77FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/iliketoreadpodMEDIA MAVEN BLOG:https://rpolansky77.wixsite.com/website

Qian Julie Wang arrived in the United States from China at the age of 7. Her family didn't have permission to be in the country and so she always told people she'd been born there. But after fulfilling her ambition to become a lawyer, her secret became harder to bear. She was often working on immigration and deportation cases, and found it painful and conflicting to make judgements when she'd been in a similar situation. She then faced an agonising dilemma: to keep her secret or come clean. She knew that either decision could potentially mean the end of her career. Beautiful Country is by Qian Julie Wang. Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Katy Takatsuki Picture: Qian Julie Wang Credit: Ryan Muir

Qian Julie Wang arrived in the United States from China at the age of 7. Her family didn't have permission to be in the country and so she always told people she'd been born there. But after fulfilling her ambition to become a lawyer, her secret became harder to bear. She was often working on immigration and deportation cases, and found it painful and conflicting to make judgements when she'd been in a similar situation. She then faced an agonising dilemma: to keep her secret or come clean. She knew that either decision could potentially mean the end of her career. Beautiful Country is by Qian Julie Wang. Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com Presenter: Emily Webb Producer: Katy Takatsuki Picture: Qian Julie Wang Credit: Ryan Muir

Lisa is solo and is joined by Qian Julie Wang, author of Beautiful Country: A Memoir.  Here is the book description: In Chinese, the word for America, Mei Guo, translates directly to “beautiful country.” Yet when seven-year-old Qian arrives in New York City in 1994 full of curiosity, she is overwhelmed by crushing fear and scarcity. In China, Qian's parents were professors; in America, her family is “illegal” and it will require all the determination and small joys they can muster to survive. In Chinatown, Qian's parents labor in sweatshops. Instead of laughing at her jokes, they fight constantly, taking out the stress of their new life on one another. Shunned by her classmates and teachers for her limited English, Qian takes refuge in the library and masters the language through books, coming to think of The Berenstain Bears as her first American friends. And where there is delight to be found, Qian relishes it: her first bite of gloriously greasy pizza, weekly “shopping days,” when Qian finds small treasures in the trash lining Brooklyn's streets, and a magical Christmas visit to Rockefeller Center—confirmation that the New York City she saw in movies does exist after all. But then Qian's headstrong Ma Ma collapses, revealing an illness that she has kept secret for months for fear of the cost and scrutiny of a doctor's visit. As Ba Ba retreats further inward, Qian has little to hold onto beyond his constant refrain: Whatever happens, say that you were born here, that you've always lived here. Inhabiting her childhood perspective with exquisite lyric clarity and unforgettable charm and strength, Qian Julie Wang has penned an essential American story about a family fracturing under the weight of invisibility, and a girl coming of age in the shadows, who never stops seeking the light.

Qian Julie Wang is an attorney, Ivy League graduate, and author of the book BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY, which tells her story of immigrating to America undocumented.

On this episode celebrating Banned Books Week, Qian Julie Wang joins us to discuss Beautiful Country (Doubleday, Sept. 7), an affecting account of her family's journey from China to the U.S., and her challenging early years as an undocumented elementary schooler in New York's Chinatown (starred review). Then editors Vicky Smith, Eric Liebetrau, and Laurie Muchnick join us for a spirited discussion of the importance of the right to read whatever you choose. This episode is sponsored by Lake Union Publishing, home of What Passes as Love by Trisha R. Thomas.

S6 E68: In this episode, meet civil rights and education litigator Qian Julie Wang, criminal defense lawyer Jarrett Adams, and former chair and CEO of PepsiCo Indra Nooyi. Each of these authors decided to share their personal stories and histories in the hopes of helping people learn, grow, and, ultimately, build a better world. Listen in as they talk about recording their audiobooks. Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/670389/beautiful-country/ Redeeming Justice by Jarrett Adams: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/624157/redeeming-justice/ My Life in Full by Indra Nooyi: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/646640/my-life-in-full/

Sometimes there are those books that are so hauntingly beautiful, disturbing, or touching (or all three) that you can't stop thinking about them for days after you finally put them down after binge reading them. Some of those for us are The Handmaid's Tale, or Americanah, or Song of Solomon. But recently, we found another book that we've been thinking about ever since putting it down - Beautiful Country. In her debut memoir, which she started writing in 2016 while on the subway on her iPhone, Qian Julie Wang tells her story of being an undocumented seven-year-old who arrives in New York City in 1994 with her parents from northern China - and all of the wonders and heartbreak and LIFE that happens as you come of age in a country that has expressly shown you that you don't belong, in so many ways. Talking to her was like seeing this book come to life - but we didn't just stop with the book. Listen in to hear about Beautiful Country, but also so much more, in this conversation that we didn't want to end. Have questions, comments, or concerns? Email us at hello@dearwhitewomen.com What to listen for: What it felt like to risk everything and write openly about their move away from China Experiences growing up living in fear and poverty in New York, and how that's shaped her current career as a lawyer Her thoughts on Afghani refugees, anti-Asian hate, and what we can all do to better understand the people in our communities About the book: In Chinese, the word for America, “Mei Guo,” translates directly to “Beautiful Country.” Yet when 7-year-old Qian is plucked from her comfortable life in China where she's surrounded by friends and family and arrives in New York City in 1994, she finds the roads paved not with gold, but instead crushing fear and scarcity. Her professor parents now work in Chinatown sweatshops and sushi factories. Instead of laughing at her jokes, they fight constantly. She no longer loves school because she's too hungry to pay attention. Her mother, her sole confidante, is too sick to get out of bed, but going to the doctor isn't an option. And most distressing of all: the number one rule in America is that she must go unnoticed—or risk losing everything.  It's under this perpetual specter of deportation that we watch Qian Julie come of age. Yet, while Qian Julie's is a story of hopes dashed, it's also one of life lived tenaciously in their stead, with small, vital joys and glimmers of hope: a dollar slice of pizza, Rockefeller Center at Christmastime, a bedroom with her own door, or her very own Tamagotchi digital pet. About the author: Although the book ends when Qian Julie Wang's family leaves the US 5 years later, her remarkable true story did not end there. She attended Swarthmore College and Yale Law School and, until recently, worked as a high-powered corporate litigator in Manhattan—in fact, she wrote the book almost entirely on her iPhone during her daily subway commute. She is now pursuing her advocacy work full-time and is managing partner of Gottlieb & Wang LLP, a firm dedicated to advocating for education and discrimination rights. She regularly speaks and writes on these issues, including recent op-eds for the New York Times and Washington Post.   Where to pre-order Dear White Women: Let's Get (Un)comfortable Talking About Racism: https://thecollectivebook.studio/dear-white-women Like what you hear?  Don't miss another episode and subscribe! Catch up on more commentary between episodes by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter – and even more opinions and resources if you join our email list.    

On the heels of current headlines, Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with Qian Julie Wang, the author of the NY Times best-seller, Beautiful Country, about her experiences as an undocumented person in this country as well as how to advocate for our students and their families who are simply seeking a better life.

Qian Julie Wang is an Ivy League trained litigator and managing partner of New York City's prestigious Gottlieb & Wang LLP – a law firm specializing in advocacy for immigrants […]

09-16-2021 Qian Julie Wang

Qian Julie Wang grew up undocumented and tells a story that resonates with the millions of #undocumented living in the #USA and those bearing the intergenerational #trauma of their families' #refugee stories. In her book, Undocumented in America, #QianJulieWang illuminates an essential American story about a #Chinese family fracturing under the weight of invisibility and a girl coming of age in the shadows who never stops seeking the light.. #EmpowermentMessage - Qian Julie wrote the book almost entirely on her iPhone during her daily subway commute. https://www.qianjuliewang.com Focused on #Empowerment, specifically #BlackEmpowerment, the Get On Code (The Fly Guy Show), is built on the #EmpowermentAgenda, and led by the Conscious Ω Bruh' @SekoVarner aka #MrEmpowerment. #GetOnCodeShow #GetOnCodePodcast #TheFlyGuysShow Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Email TheFlyGuysShow@gmail.com . Private Money for Real Estate Investments: PositiveVibesFinancial@gmail.com Purify yourself, house, and environment to remain safe: https://www.vollara.com/PositiveVibes Invest with Acorns: https://www.acorns.com/invite?code=zd3daa Invest in stocks via STASH: https://get.stashinvest.com/sekosq72j Fix your credit: https://positivevibes.myecon.net/my-credit-system/ Healthy Health & Beauty products: http://commonscents4u.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/get-on-code/message

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new memoirs that explore the heartbreak and triumph of Asian-American identity and assimilation: Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang, and Crying in H-Mart by Michele Zauner.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Qian Julie Wang's unforgettable memoir, Beautiful Country, belongs on the shelf next to modern classics like Educated by Tara Westover, When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago, The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls and Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. Qian Julie joins us on the show to talk about capturing the universality of childhood (no matter how difficult the details), facing down shame in order to tell the truth and more. Featured books: Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou, Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt, Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Hong, Detransition Baby by Torrey Peters and Middlemarch by George Elliott. Produced/Hosted by Miwa Messer and engineered by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Beautiful Country: By Qian Julie Wang | Book Review Podcast Website: https://gobookmart.com “For fans of Angela's Ashes and The Glass Castle.”—Newsday “An astounding memoir from a debut author that you're not going to want to miss.”—PopSugar “[Qian Julie Wang] is remarkable, and her story is a must-read.”—Alma “A potent testament to the love, curiosity, grit, and hope of a courageous and resourceful immigrant child. Engaging readers through all five senses and the heart, Wang's debut memoir is a critical addition to the literature on immigration as well as the timeless category of childhood memoir.”—Kirkus Reviews, *Starred Review* “Extraordinary… With immense skill, Wang parses how her family's illegal status blighted nearly every aspect of their life . . .While Wang's story of pursuing the American dream is undoubtedly timeless, it's her family's triumph in the face of “xenophobia and intolerance” that makes it feel especially relevant today. Consider this remarkable memoir a new classic.”—Publishers Weekly, *Starred Review* “The writing is sparse, stylish, sometimes harrowing and sometimes humorous as she narrates experiences that are incredibly common but rarely captured with this level of artful control. It's shaping up to be one of the best memoirs of the year.”—Bookpage, *Starred Review* “[A] powerful debut. . . [Wang] movingly tells how undocumented families like hers are often overlooked and their experiences ignored. A haunting memoir of people and places that will stay with readers long after the last page.”—Library Journal “An amazing story of the emotional and physical toll of lives lived in the enforced shadows of anti-immigrant America.”—Daily Kos --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support

Qian Julie Wang returns to the show to discuss reclaiming her name, book tours, audiobooks and more. Her memoir, Beautiful Country, is out now! Read more over at the blog post. You can find it at www.conorbredin.com/qian-julie-wangIf you'd like to see all previous episodes, head over to conorbredin.com/podcastInterested in a free thriller novella? Check out conorbredin.com/freebook If you enjoyed this episode, please head over to Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to review it! Reviews can be as simple as "I enjoyed this show!" and a click of however many stars you think it's worth! Here's the link: https://www.podchaser.com/StoryOfAStorytellerSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/StorytellerPodcast)

This week Annie is joined by friend, Bookstagrammer (@shelfbyshelf) and frequent co-host, Hunter McLendon to talk all things Jane Austen! The books mentioned in this week's episode can be purchased from The Bookshelf: Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen Persuasion by Jane Austen Sense & Sensibility by Jane Austen Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen Mansfield Park by Jane Austen Emma by Jane Austen The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner The Prayers of Jane Austen by Jane Austen Karen Swallow Prior, “A Novel Approach to Virtue”: https://www.ttf.org/portfolios/online-conversation-reading-jane-austen/ From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here. Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading Beautiful Country by Qian Julie Wang. Hunter is reading Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead. Thank you again to this week's sponsor, Visit Thomasville. Whether you live close by or are passing through, I hope you'll visit beautiful Thomasville, Georgia: www.thomasvillega.com. If you liked what you heard on today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on iTunes. Or, if you're so inclined, support us on Patreon, where you can hear our staff's weekly New Release Tuesday conversations, read full book reviews in our monthly Shelf Life newsletter, follow along as Hunter and I conquer a classic, and receive free media mail shipping on all your online book orders. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week.

Qian Julie Wang, an author, speaker, and litigator, talks about her experience as an undocumented immigrant from China and how she found strength in sharing her story through writing. Her book "Beautiful Country" comes out in September, and has already been called "a new classic" by Publisher's Weekly.

In this first episode of Season 2, AB chats with lawyer and first-time author, Qian Julie Wang about her childhood as an undocumented immigrant in America, racism, DACA and her forthcoming memoir, Beautiful Country: Memoir of an Undocumented Childhood (forthcoming 2021).Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/mamatoktok)