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Sigh, Gone: A Misfit's Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In by Phuc Tran
jackiedrinkscoffee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.75
insearchofsheila's review against another edition
4.0
As an Asian American who also grew up in small town Pennsylvania, I felt so seen + connected to Phuc through his raw + detailed memories of growing up trying to find his place in the world. And constantly seeking love + approval from his family? gosh, I know that feeling all too well. This memoir was healing for me as it helped me understand parts of my own upbringing. It was also really fun to hear his perspective of Carlisle as I attended grad school nearby (Ship happens!)
aformeracceleratedreader's review against another edition
medium-paced
5.0
Absolutely loved this. Extremely relatable on so many levels.
There are some content/trigger warnings to be aware of but nothing extremely graphic.
There are some content/trigger warnings to be aware of but nothing extremely graphic.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Cursing, Bullying, Drug use, Xenophobia, Alcohol, Racial slurs, Racism, and Child abuse
lavrendy's review against another edition
5.0
The nonfiction equivalent of Eleanor & Park (minus Eleanor, plus an author that actually has authority on the subject of coming of age as an Asian American in the 1980s)!
cowgirlcrybaby's review against another edition
5.0
loved this so so much — listening felt like hanging out with an old friend. such a unique reflection on the Asian American experience through the lens of literature and punk. amazing storytelling and so incredibly heartfelt. hope to see more from this author in the future
hapgood's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5