Skinship Stories
Skinship Stories by Yoon Choi, published by National Geographic Books on April 26, 2022, is a collection of short stories that centers on the experiences of Korean American families. This 304-page edition presents a nuanced exploration of relationships, cultural dislocation, and the complexities of family life, delving into the intersections of first and second-generation experiences.
Readers will find a diverse array of narratives that highlight the struggles and connections within these families. The stories address themes such as arranged marriages, painful pasts, and the challenges of communication across generations. Through these poignant tales, Yoon Choi offers insights into the emotional landscapes shaped by tenderness, disappointment, and the search for understanding in the context of Asian American identities.
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WINNER OF THE PEN/ROBERT W. BINGHAM PRIZE • LONGLISTED FOR THE STORY PRIZE • The breathtaking debut of an important new voice—centered on a constellation of Korean American families
“To encounter these achingly truthful, beautiful stories of newcomer Americans is like gazing up at the starry vault of a perfect night sky; it’s immediately dazzling and impressive, and yet the closer and deeper you look, the more you appreciate the sheer countless brilliance.” —Chang-rae Lee, author of My Year Abroad
A long-married couple is forced to confront their friend’s painful past when a church revival comes to a nearby town … A woman in an arranged marriage struggles to connect with the son she hid from her husband for years … A well-meaning sister unwittingly reunites an abuser with his victims.
Through an indelible array of lives, Yoon Choi explores where first and second generations either clash or find common ground, where meaning falls in the cracks between languages, where relationships bend under the weight of tenderness and disappointment, where displacement turns to heartbreak.
Skinship is suffused with a profound understanding of humanity and offers a searing look at who the people we love truly are.
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