title: Reading Asian American Literature
author:  Sau-ling Cynthia Wong 
description: "The first comprehensive theoretical praxis for Asian American literature since Elain Kim's 1982 work . . .Wong's virtuosity with sophisticated theory and massive amounts of data ably demonstrates the rigor and range of Asian American Studies." (<i>American Literature</i>)<br /><br />"Informed by her intimate knowledge of Asian American culture as well as minority discourses, feminist thought, and contemporary literary theory, Sau-ling Wong writes about Asian American literature with grace and lucidity. Her work is absorbing not only because of its insightful interpretations and careful contextualizations, but also because it gives us a glimpse of her own luminous intelligence and passionate respect for the writers and their works."<b>Elaine Kim, author of <i>Asian American Literature</i></b>
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  “Selina is an engaging central character, a focused and tenacious young woman
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