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8Books Review: “Being Japanese American, 2nd Edition,” by Gil Asakawa

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Lily

Gil Asakawa’s newest edition of his JA sourcebook, Being Japanese American is chock full of information and anecdotes to guide anyone through Japanese American life, questions, issues, etc. I should say, of course, that I am not Japanese American, but … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Experian’s “Furniture Showroom” – Credit Swagger

Posted on August 14, 2015 by John

https://youtu.be/oJmQ2it2TSw While watching The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC, I saw this recent Experian commercial (as part of a series of “credit swagger” ad campaign) starring Taiwanese American actress Camille Chen: “A woman stops into Sittingham’s Furniture and thanks to … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “Between Mao and McCarthy,” by Charlotte Brooks

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Lily

Charlotte Brooks’ new book, Between Mao and McCarthy, is an impressive scholarly tome on the evolution of Chinese American politics in the years after World War II. It looks specifically at the evolution of politics in New York and San … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: See our Progress: Hear from Eddie

Posted on July 17, 2015 by John

I had blogged before about PG&E before for 8Asians’ Asian American Commercial Watch – most recently in March 2014. Recently, I saw this new PG&E television commercial: “Eddie is a gas service representative who lives and works in San Francisco. … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “Young-Hee and the Pullocho” by Mark James Russell

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Lily

“Paths are ephemeral and strange, at once obvious and frustrating. This world is wild and dangerous, but the path is usually a safer place to be.” Young-Hee and the Pullocho follows our young adventuring title character on a fantastical journey … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “Re Jane” by Patricia Park

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Lily

I stumbled across Patricia Park’s debut novel Re Jane while looking through reading lists saying what should have been on this year’s (not surprisingly) all-white cast of New York Times recommended summer books. And I have to say, that it is a … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Rex Lee in Wix’s #ItsThatEasy Commercial Starring Heidi Klum

Posted on June 12, 2015 by John

https://youtu.be/xL4GV4HE0p8 I’ve never watched an episode of Entourage, let alone know what the show is even about, so honestly, I have to say that I never knew much about actor Rex Lee was until I saw the ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ episode ‘Blind Spot‘ … Continue reading →

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8Books Sale Announcement: $1.99 for On Gold Mountain eBook

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Lily

Hey readers! Just to let y’all know, Lisa See’s On Gold Mountain is on sale until June 14 for just $1.99 as a Kindle eBook. Best known for her novels, Shanghai Girls, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, China Dolls, among others, On … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Kelly Hu for Viagra

Posted on June 10, 2015 by John

So I should have blogged about this Viagra commercial when it first came out this past April, but there wasn’t a higher quality version or official versions of the commercial on their website. Now I see this ad running more … Continue reading →

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8Books Review: “The Sympathizer” by Viet Thanh Nguyen

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Lily

Viet Thanh Nguyen’s expertly and cunningly crafted debut novel The Sympathizer dictates a confession in the years after the end of the Vietnam War. At it’s very base, this is a spy’s story. Told from his perspective to an unnamed Commandant … Continue reading →

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Asian American Medical Hazard: Food Allergies

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Jeff

My father developed an allergy to shrimp, one of his favorite foods.  When he ate shrimp anyway, my mother warned him in Tagalog that he would get itchy.  “Then I’ll scratch,” was his reply.  While I laugh when I think … Continue reading →

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Asian American Commercial Watch: Mad Men’s Series Finale: ‘I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke Commercial’

Posted on May 19, 2015 by John

I’m a fan of the now completed AMC series ‘Mad Men,‘ (though I have to say, relative to ‘Breaking Bad,’ I thought was somewhat over-rated). This past week, ‘Mad Men’ concluded its series and the last scene is with one … Continue reading →

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