{"product_id":"9780671009588","title":"Warrior Lessons : An Asian American Woman's Journey into Power","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eWarrior Lessons\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Phoebe Eng\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWelcome to the world of the modern Asian American woman, where the willingness to cause \"trouble\" -- to stir the waters, think deeply, and go against what is expected -- is the first of many steps to self-discovery and power. Now, Phoebe Eng shatters stereotypes and offers a bold new vision for American-raised daughters like herself. \u003cbr\u003e A second-generation eldest daughter, caught between cultures, codes of behavior, and colliding worlds, Eng had to learn that in order to be true to herself, conflict and tough choices were necessary. But with those, she found, came a wonderful payoff: the doors to opportunity flew open. \u003cbr\u003e Serving as both guide and mentor, Eng addresses the range of issues Asian American women face, including: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul type=\"DISC\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow can we deal with family expectations? \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat is \"false power\" and how do we recognize it in our lives? \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan we trust one another? \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow do we build healthy relationships in the face of \"geisha girl\" stereotypes? \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow can we find a sense of \"home\"?\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eWarrior Lessons\u003c\/i\u003e signifies a generation and goes far beyond the limiting portrayal of what Eng calls \u003cb\u003e\"The Good Little Model Minority Girl.\"\u003c\/b\u003e At last, here is a manual for today's woman warrior as she channels her rage and cultivates her power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003eMargaret Cho Amazing and inspiring.\u003cbr\u003eNaomi Wolf author of \u003ci\u003eThe Beauty Myth\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePromiscuities\u003c\/i\u003e At last, an exploration of growing up gifted, female, and Asian American that takes on every stereotype. Phoebe Eng's is a thoughtful, honest voice that is long overdue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Phoebe Eng has used the knowledge and credentials of her legal training to battle the stereotype of the super-feminine, subservient Asian woman.\u003cbr\u003eMary Pipher author of \u003ci\u003eReviving Ophelia\u003c\/i\u003e I recommend this book to all those interested in women's efforts to find their true selves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePasadena Star-News\u003c\/i\u003e (CA) Phoebe Eng lifts the silken veil of stereotype from the marginal world of Asian American women.\u003cbr\u003eHelen Zia contributing editor, \u003ci\u003eMs.\u003c\/i\u003e magazine An important book for all women, \u003ci\u003eWarrior Lessons\u003c\/i\u003e does more than remind us that to change the world, we must change ourselves; \u003ci\u003eWarrior Lessons\u003c\/i\u003e shows us how.\u003cbr\u003eHarriet Lerner, Ph.D. author of \u003ci\u003eThe Dance of Anger\u003c\/i\u003e With unflinching clarity and heart, Phoebe Eng offers validation, hope, and a path for authenticity, transformation, and action for Asian American women. Beyond that, she gives all readers a soaring sense of possibility as she gently provokes us to become truth-tellers and troublemakers in the most exemplary and honorable ways.\u003cbr\u003eEric Liu author of \u003ci\u003eThe Accidental Asian\u003c\/i\u003e In a clear and true voice, Phoebe Eng sings of the power that flows from self-knowledge. The universal lessons of \u003ci\u003eWarrior Lessons\u003c\/i\u003e will awaken women and men alike; Asian Americans and all Americans.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e Unique....In a natural, intelligent voice, Eng provides excellent advice while serving as a superb role model for younger Asian American women striving to come into their own.\u003cbr\u003eMargaret Cho Exhilarating in its honesty, like those first acts of defiance against family and tradition. As Asian women, we need to thank Eng, master cartographer, for the map of our lives.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780671009588\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Atria Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40989509845198,"sku":"9780671009588","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_00f7b580-edd8-42fb-bfd8-655c5076f266.jpg?v=1646865919","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780671009588","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}