The Fortune Cookie Chronicles
Publicado por primera vez en 2008 · 315 páginas
Sobre este libro
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 Wendys combined. New York Times reporter and Chinese-American (or American-born Chinese). In her search, Jennifer 8 Lee traces the history of Chinese-American 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.
- Nonfiction
- Sociology
- Social life and customs
- Chinese restaurants
- Food in popular culture
- Gastronomy
- Chinese Americans
- Food habits
Reseñas de lectores
Josh80/100
3.37 stars. If you want to read a book about the globalization of Chinese cuisine explained in a breezy and anecdotal way this is the book for you. If that doesn’t sound interesting maybe this isn’t the book for you. I enjoyed it but it’s not something I’m going to go around pushing on everyone I know.
Leer la reseña completa
