A review by karina_dreamsinwords
We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story, by Simu Liu

emotional inspiring reflective

5.0

“On that day I became more than just a comic book character— I became a part of an idea that everyone deserves to see themselves as superheroes, as the leads of their own stories, or simply, just as multifaceted beings with hopes and aspirations and flaws.”

In We Were Dreamers, Liu reflects back on his childhood, the harrowing journey of Simu’s parents migrating from China to create a better life in North America, and the incredible progression of his career. 

A remarkable story of resilience in the face of adversity, from not only those outside of his family but also from within. Simu’s raw account of his upbringing is insightful and at times very tough to read about. 

You can very clearly see the love and utmost respect he has for his family,  culture & craft. 

Then you get to the acknowledgments and the bit about his pup made me sob😭 
 Just an overall great human being honestly. 

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