{"title":"Nancy Jooyoun Kim","description":"\u003cp\u003eNancy Jooyoun Kim is an acclaimed author known for her compelling storytelling and rich narratives that explore themes of identity, family, and belonging. Her work delves into the intricate layers of human experience, often highlighting the immigrant perspective, which is both deeply personal and universally relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKim's debut novel, \u003cem\u003eThe Last Story of Mina Lee\u003c\/em\u003e, has captivated readers with its poignant portrayal of a mother-daughter relationship shaped by secrets and the immigrant experience in America. This spellbinding novel weaves a mystery that unravels in the most unexpected ways, keeping readers engrossed from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer writing is celebrated for its emotional depth and intricate character development, inviting readers to step into the shoes of her characters and experience their joys, struggles, and triumphs. Whether you're looking for an engaging story or a thoughtful exploration of life's complexities, Nancy Jooyoun Kim's novels offer a captivating reading journey.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-last-story-of-mina-lee-by-nancy-jooyoun-kim-9781472281616","title":"The Last Story of Mina Lee","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eINSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'I loved this book so much' \u003cb\u003eREESE WITHERSPOON\u003c\/b\u003e\n\nIn 1987, Mina Lee flies from Seoul to Los Angeles to start a new life.\n\nThirty years later, Margot Lee speaks to her mother for the last time.\n\nBetween these two moments extends a lifetime of secrets. These are stories of unexpected loves and devastating losses. Of choices made and those left behind. Of a mother and daughter who have always struggled to understand each other.\n\nThese are stories waiting to be told, before it's too late.\n\n\u003ci\u003eReminiscent of Celeste Ng's page-turning meditations on identity\u003c\/i\u003e, this searing mother-daughter story explores the diverse and unsettling realities of being an immigrant in America.\n\n---\n\n'Suspenseful and deeply felt... raises questions about the reality of the American dream and illuminates stories that often go untold' \u003cb\u003eCHLOE BENJAMIN\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'Painful, joyous... A story that cries out to be told' \u003cb\u003eLA TIMES\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'Carefully illuminates the two sides of the silence between a Korean immigrant mother and her Korean American daughter, a silence only too familiar to many of us - and emerges with a stunningly powerful and original novel' \u003cb\u003eALEXANDER CHEE\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n'A timely, important novel... Fans of Celeste Ng won't be able to put down this heartfelt, cross-generational novel about the powerful bond and fragility of family and what it really means to strive for the \"American dream\"' \u003cb\u003ePOPSUGAR\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n---\n\nReaders fell in love with Margot and Mina...\n\n'Beautifully rendered. Achingly sweet. Enjoyable story with wonderfully realistic characters that you want to follow'\n\n'An emotionally gripping story of loss and belonging'\n\n'I LOVED THIS BOOK'\n\n'This book is filled with wonderful characters, a story to please and mouth-watering Korean food'\n\n'It speaks to all women who have been marginalized by their families or society at large'\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46717341630700,"sku":"9781472281616","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4953683482712.jpg?v=1754458001"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/nancy-jooyoun-kim.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}