Asian American X is a timely addition to the discourse of identity for one of the fastest growing groups in the nation. In an age of increasing exposure for Asians and other minorities, it explores the young generation of Asian Americans coming to terms with who they are in an American context. 

One of the most urgent issues for Asian Americans is immigration and adaptation. This refreshing collection of coming-of-age essays, edited and written by young Asian Americans, clearly captures the joys and struggles of their evolving identities, and poignantly depicts the many oft-conflicting ties they feel to both American and Asian cultures. The collection highlights the vast cultural diversity within the category of Asian American, yet ultimately reveals how these young people are truly American in their ideals and dreams.

Asian American X is more than a book on identity; it is required reading both for young Asian Americans who seek to understand themselves and their social group, and for all who are interested in keeping abreast of the changing American social terrain.

CRITICAL ACCLAIM FOR ASIAN AMERICAN X

"This diverse collection, like Asian America itself, adds up to something far more vibrant than the sum of its voices."
- Eric Liu, author of The Accidental Asian

"There's fury, dignity, and self-awareness in these essays. I found the voices to be energetic and the ideas exciting."
- Diana Son, producer of Law & Order: Criminal Intent

"…the book’s genius lies in its variety. Asian American X is not about a quintessential Asian American experience; it is about unique voices that speak to the diversity within the category."
- Marie E. Burks, The Harvard Crimson

"I just finished this book called Asian American X … it was awesome. 35 essays written by people like YOU and ME going through the same stuff we went through when we were in college...[and] in high-school."
- Kevin So, Singer/Songwriter/Musician

"I especially like the way many of the writers struggle with experiences, people and feelings that involve other racial and ethnic groups - European Americans, African-Americans, and other AHANA groups... the essays show us that we are all implicated in each other's experience as members of racial and ethnic groups, and when there is inequality and injustice, that means we are all part of the problem, and, therefore, responsible for finding solutions"
- Ramsey Liem, Professor of Psychology, Boston College

"The result is a gridlock of ideas and emotions (the word "intersection"in the title seems well chosen), an effect that is heightened by the fact that these contributors are young enough to be preoccupied with how to be men and women, sons and daughters, beautiful and homely, passionate and coolheaded, and they haven't yet got the steady hands it takes to sort these strands and lay bare the crackling nerves that connect who we are and where we come from."
- Boston College Magazine