Sister Swing

by Shirley Lim

Sister Swing chronicles the growing up years of three sisters. It follows their transplant from a relatively sheltered life in Malaysia to the raw realities of the United States. It illuminates the complex relationships between the sisters, and gently but firmly explores the morals, values and mindsets of growing up Asian in a Western world.

Genres: Fiction

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 20, 2006

Reviews

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's too bad more haven't read this book or rated it yet; it's one of the few Asian American works that are able to blend a political critique with a oft-times humorous tone.