Curtis Chin Non-Fiction books in order

Curtis Chin's non-fiction works include a memoir about growing up in his family's Chinese restaurant in Detroit and a documentary exploring Asian American identity.
Series · Non-Fiction · Memoir · Asian American Literature

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Local/Express 2013 Curtis Chin Buy
2 Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant 2023 Curtis Chin Buy

Curtis Chin’s non-fiction catalog includes two works that explore Asian American identity from personal and community perspectives. Local/Express, published in 2013, and Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant, published in 2023, both draw on Chin’s experiences growing up in Detroit.

Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant is Chin’s memoir about his childhood in the family restaurant during the 1980s, a period of significant change in Detroit. The book deals with race, family, sexuality, and the particular experience of growing up in a tight-knit immigrant community. It received strong reviews for its honest, specific storytelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Curtis Chin Non-Fiction series?

There are two books in the Curtis Chin Non-Fiction series, published between 2013 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Curtis Chin Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Curtis Chin Non-Fiction series is Local/Express, published in 2013.

What is Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant about?

The book is Curtis Chin’s memoir about growing up gay and Asian American in 1980s Detroit, set in his family’s Chinese restaurant. It covers themes of race, identity, family expectations, and finding your place in a changing city.

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