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Fortune Cookie Chronicles
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Featured On Ted.Com And The Colbert Report.If You Think Mcdonald'S Is The Most Ubiquitous Restaurant Experience In America, Consider That There Are More Chinese Restaurants In America Than Mcdonalds, Burger Kings, And Wendy'S Combined. Former New York Times Reporter And Chineseamerican (Or Americanborn Chinese). In Her Search, Jennifer 8 Lee Traces The History Of Chineseamerican Experience Through The Lens Of The Food. In A Compelling Blend Of Sociology And History, Jenny Lee Exposes The Indentured Servitude Chinese Restaurants Expect From Illegal Immigrant Chefs, Investigates The Relationship Between Jews And Chinese Food, And Weaves A Personal Narrative About Her Own Relationship With Chinese Food. The Fortune Cookie Chronicles Speaks To The Immigrant Experience As A Whole, And The Way It Has Shaped Our Country.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles'? A: The main theme of 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' is the exploration of the Chinese-American experience through the lens of food, particularly the history and cultural significance of Chinese restaurants in America.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles'? A: The author of 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' is Jennifer 8. Lee, a former New York Times reporter.
- Q: How many pages does 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' have? A: 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' published? A: 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' was published on March 23, 2009.
- Q: Is 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' suitable for someone interested in sociology? A: Yes, 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' blends sociology and history, making it suitable for readers interested in sociological perspectives.
- Q: Does 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' include personal narratives? A: Yes, the book includes personal narratives from the author about her own relationship with Chinese food.
- Q: What issues does 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' address? A: 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' addresses issues such as the immigrant experience, labor conditions in Chinese restaurants, and cultural intersections between different communities.
- Q: Is 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' a reprint edition? A: Yes, 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' is a reprint edition.
- Q: What category does 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' fall under? A: 'Fortune Cookie Chronicles' falls under the category of Asian & Asian American literature.