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NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • A Best Book of 2021: Entertainment Weekly • Good Morning America • Wall Street Journal • and moreFrom the indie rockstar of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 New Yorker essay that shares the title of this book, an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity.In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With humor and heart, she tells of growing up one of the few Asian American kids at her school in Eugene, Oregon; of struggling with her mother's particular, high expectations of her; of a painful adolescence; of treasured months spent in her grandmother's tiny apartment in Seoul, where she and her mother would bond, late at night, over heaping plates of food. As she grew up, moving to the East Coast for college, finding work in the restaurant industry, and performing gigs with her fledgling band--and meeting the man who would become her husband--her Koreanness began to feel ever more distant, even as she found the life she wanted to live. It was her mother's diagnosis of terminal cancer, when Michelle was twenty-five, that forced a reckoning with her identity and brought her to reclaim the gifts of taste, language, and history her mother had given her.Vivacious and plainspoken, lyrical and honest, Zauner's voice is as radiantly alive on the page as it is onstage. Rich with intimate anecdotes that will resonate widely, and complete with family photos, Crying in H Mart is a book to cherish, share, and reread.

**Crying in H Mart (Random House Large Print)** is a poignant and deeply personal memoir by Michelle Zauner, the Korean American singer-songwriter best known for her band Japanese Breakfast. The book delves into Zauner's relationship with her mother, who passed away from cancer, and the profound impact it had on her life.

Zauner's writing is raw, honest, and deeply moving as she reflects on the complexities of her relationship with her mother and the ways in which their bond was both a source of strength and pain. She explores the cultural and generational differences that shaped their relationship, the challenges of being a first-generation Korean American, and the grief and loss that followed her mother's death.

Through her personal narrative, Zauner also weaves in insights into Korean culture, food, and music, creating a rich tapestry that captures the essence of her Korean American identity. The book is filled with vivid descriptions of Korean dishes, the significance of certain foods in Korean culture, and the music that played a pivotal role in Zauner's life.

**Crying in H Mart** is a powerful and deeply resonating memoir that explores the intricate relationship between mothers and daughters, the complexities of grief, and the enduring bonds that shape our lives. Zauner's writing is both heartbreaking and heartwarming, as she beautifully captures the profound love and loss that accompany the human experience.

This Random House Large Print edition of **Crying in H Mart** makes it accessible to readers with low vision or those who prefer a larger font size. The book's larger print format ensures that the text is easy to read and enjoyable for all readers.

**Crying in H Mart** has garnered widespread critical acclaim and has been praised for its honesty, poignancy, and insightful exploration of grief, family, and cultural identity. It's a must-read for anyone interested in memoirs, Korean American literature, or stories of resilience and growth in the face of adversity.