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Dive into 'The Woo-Woo,' a captivating and darkly comedic memoir by Lindsay Wong, reflecting on the complexities of the Asian immigrant experience and mental illness. This brand new edition explores the clash between fear and family, revealing the quirky dynamics of a family steeped in superstition and an overwhelming legacy of mental health challenges. With a paranoid schizophrenic grandmother and a mother haunted by 'woo-woo'—the Chinese ghosts that visit during distress—Wong recounts her childhood filled with spine-chilling encounters and wild escapades. At just six years old, she and her mother sought refuge from the spirits in a mall food court, illustrating the lengths they would go to escape their supernatural troubles. As her aunt's psychotic breakdown emerges as a focal point, Lindsay's gripping narrative delves into the thin line between reality and the paranormal, prompting her to question her own mental state. The Woo-Woo is not just a memoir; it's an exploration of survival—of family, identity, and the nuanced understanding of mental health. With free shipping, experience this poignant story today, and allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Note, once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781551527369, published by Arsenal Pulp Press in 2018. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of culture, mental health, and personal history, making it a perfect addition to your collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781551527369
Year: 2018
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Description:
In
this jaw-dropping, darkly comedic memoir, a young woman comes of age in a
dysfunctional Asian family who blame their woes on ghosts and demons when they
should really be on anti-psychotic meds.
Lindsay Wong grew up with a paranoid
schizophrenic grandmother and a mother who was deeply afraid of the "woo-woo"―Chinese
ghosts who come to visit in times of personal turmoil. From a young age, she witnessed
the woo-woo's sinister effects; when she was six, Lindsay and her mother
avoided the dead people haunting their house by hiding out in a mall food court,
and on a camping trip, in an effort to rid her daughter of demons, her mother
tried to light Lindsay's foot on fire.
The eccentricities take a dark turn,
however, when her aunt, suffering from a psychotic breakdown, holds the city
hostage for eight hours when she threatens to jump off a bridge. And when
Lindsay starts to experience symptoms of the woo-woo herself, she wonders
whether she will suffer the same fate as her family.
At once a witty and touching memoir about the
Asian immigrant experience and a harrowing and honest depiction of the vagaries
of mental illness, The Woo-Woo is a
gut-wrenching and beguiling manual for surviving family, and oneself.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781551527369
Year: 2018
Publisher: Arsenal Pulp Press
Description:
In
this jaw-dropping, darkly comedic memoir, a young woman comes of age in a
dysfunctional Asian family who blame their woes on ghosts and demons when they
should really be on anti-psychotic meds.
Lindsay Wong grew up with a paranoid
schizophrenic grandmother and a mother who was deeply afraid of the "woo-woo"―Chinese
ghosts who come to visit in times of personal turmoil. From a young age, she witnessed
the woo-woo's sinister effects; when she was six, Lindsay and her mother
avoided the dead people haunting their house by hiding out in a mall food court,
and on a camping trip, in an effort to rid her daughter of demons, her mother
tried to light Lindsay's foot on fire.
The eccentricities take a dark turn,
however, when her aunt, suffering from a psychotic breakdown, holds the city
hostage for eight hours when she threatens to jump off a bridge. And when
Lindsay starts to experience symptoms of the woo-woo herself, she wonders
whether she will suffer the same fate as her family.
At once a witty and touching memoir about the
Asian immigrant experience and a harrowing and honest depiction of the vagaries
of mental illness, The Woo-Woo is a
gut-wrenching and beguiling manual for surviving family, and oneself.