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A review by ashleyrich3825
Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese-American by Laura Gao
5.0
I first picked up this book because I loved the cover and the concept sounded interesting. I've been trying to diversify my reading and learn about perspectives other than my own, and Messy Roots certainly delivered. It explored Laura's experiences as she grew up: cultural conflicts, familial expectations, identity, friendships, and to my surprise, queerness.
Messy Roots was a fantastic read that provided an ultimately heartwarming look into the life of a person who found it within themselves to embrace both parts of their heritage as they grew into their own person.
It was especially encouraging to read as someone who is about to go off to university to read about someone who didn't always have their life together and was still able to find their niche.
Absolutely give this incredible book a read.
(I've read it twice in the last two days)
Messy Roots was a fantastic read that provided an ultimately heartwarming look into the life of a person who found it within themselves to embrace both parts of their heritage as they grew into their own person.
It was especially encouraging to read as someone who is about to go off to university to read about someone who didn't always have their life together and was still able to find their niche.
Absolutely give this incredible book a read.
(I've read it twice in the last two days)