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It is also a book of exploration of cultural and linguistic differences between the east and the west. Loudly, China is becoming more selfish, more short-term, less filial, and more self-seeking. There is no fundamental shifts in the direction of the river — ours is still a culture of individuals that holds rights above and separate from responsibilities; theirs is still a culture of collectives and of duties.
But in each case the river is bending, more than a bit. Another interesting aspect of the book is the constant reminder that the general attitude and opinion on Chinese Americans depend a lot on the status of China. I sense the self-consciousness that all immigrants and minorities tend to have, I think it has certain merit to it, yet it may have been overemphasized a bit in the book.
Or is it having the mindset of a perpetual immigrant, ever eager to start a second act, always willing to start over? Overall, I think this is a very rich, poignant, yet warm book to read. It is like an elegant piece of tapestry, every thread woven for a purpose, yet when you look at it, you only see the beauty and the grandiosity. This is the book I truly enjoyed and would highly recommend. See my other reviews at http: May 23, Linda rated it it was amazing. The content is as powerful as the writing. It's no surprise, though, Liu is a successful political writer and comes from an impressive family line of people who have contributed a great deal to society.
I picked this book up thanks to my library, who had a display of books for Asian-Pacific-American Heritage month. Around that time I also happened to be pondering analyses that the Democratic Party's message is fragmented, if it exists at all. I wondered where the message might come from and susp The content is as powerful as the writing.
I wondered where the message might come from and suspected the answer lay with our non-white neighbors. With this book, I both got an education on the Chinese immigrant experience and the life that Chinese Americans live but also ideas on how to shape our notion of community and citizenship. Still, the best part of this to me was the writing. It started like the tinkle of one hand on a piano as Liu explains his early years and introduces ideas about identity, etc.. As it goes on, he brings in progressively heavier, harder-for-white-people-to-digest ideas about exclusion and white supremacy.
By the end it had crescendoed to a full orchestra, in my mind, as he touched on bigger and bigger questions of American society and the role of Asians in general but Chinese Americans specifically. It's really, conceptually, a wonderful read. The educational aspect is just bonus. Looking forward to reading his other titles.
May 18, Ewen Syme rated it it was ok. This was a complete disappointment. His luminous prose on air and ability to be so articulate with speech, fell utterly flat on the page. The book essentially amount to a series somewhat disjointed posits and loose remembrances about what it means - or might mean - to be an ABC American Born Chinese. Unless you are deeply interested in the ABC experience, I would not recommend this boo This was a complete disappointment.
Unless you are deeply interested in the ABC experience, I would not recommend this book. Apr 07, Kylie Sparks rated it liked it Shelves: This is a beautifully written, thoughtful, nuanced and eloquent exploration of what it means to be American, to be Chinese-American. The eloquence is not surprising--Eric Liu was a speech writer for Bill Clinton. This book is a memoir about his family, but it goes far beyond that, covering history, cultural heritage, assumptions, language, privilege, and racism I found it really moving and thought provoking.
Nonfiction book clubs--this would be a great choice. Sep 30, Kirk Astroth rated it did not like it. Splitting hairs over punctuation? I struggled to finish this book and I have an adopted daughter from Chlna. Jan 07, Albert W Tu rated it liked it.
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Eric Liu has written a multifaceted take on the standard reflection of the Chinese American experience. Along with the stories of career paths of uncles, relationships with parents, and raising a daughter that range over the meaning of assimilation there are unexpected pleasures that arise from his legal and political background Harvard and Clinton Administration. In highlighting some forgotten moments in the long history of Chinese in America, I was startled to learn the part a Chinese man figured in establishing jus soli being born on American soil grants you US citizenship in US vs Wong Kim Ark in Reviewing the Chinese Exclusion Act of , several legal and immigration stories from the midth Century and the eventual exoneration of Wen Ho Lee was also gratifying.
This view, of human nature and human rights, begins with society, not with an atomized individual. A time is approaching when we will be able to lay the Declaration of Independence atop The Analects and end up with a revelation of interdependence. There are charming stories of language practice with his daughter Olivia, who for a time demanded to be addressed by her Chinese name Ming and thoughts on language and culture based on a wide-ranging selection of cultural history.
Control Freak becomes a powerful being similar to Darth Vadar. In "A Chinaman's Chance," Liu has come to accept and embrace his heritage, and he delves deeper into the concepts explored in the earlier book. Dec 27, Jess rated it really liked it Shelves: The Toys That Made Us: When the dragon spews a fireball, the sound effect used is the laser sound of an X-Wing.
At first this can seem discordant but eventually the practice yields benefits as a rhythm forms and harmonies emerge. Throughout, the importance of consciously examining what it means to be an active participant in American life, a citizen, and also Chinese American is evident. Oct 17, Patty Anker rated it it was amazing.
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ComiXology Thousands of Digital Comics. East Dane Designer Men's Fashion. Shopbop Designer Fashion Brands. Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Evil calls his laser the 'Death Star'. From Star Wars to Star Wars: Dunleavy dresses as Darth Vader for the '80s dance. You've seen "Star Wars" 27 times. The Wonderful World of Disney: Later, they reference the characters, music and dialogue featured in the movie, particularly from the meeting about destroying the Death Star. Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner? I guess that's what you're best at, isn't it?
An X-Wing ship is used at one point. The Stars of 'Star Wars': Yoda's Bar Mitzvah" can be seen playing in a cinema in the background. He mentions that he wants a C-3PO mask. Are You Afraid of the Dark?: There is no story here. Last of the Summer Wine: Red Hot Chili Peppers: The line "look at the size of that thing" is also quoted. Luke, it's time for dinner which is what Aunt Beru uses to call Luke Skywalker inside.
Look at the Princess: Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: Adventures from the Book of Virtues: Dude, Where's My Car? Malcolm in the Middle: Also the concept of Episodes was also inspired by Star Wars. The Thing That Wouldn't Die: He also choose Han Solo as the name for Nitz fake I. Plus, there's Gimpy's poster on his door. And the Wiener Is Also, the van's horn is the Star Wars theme. The Uncle from V. Plus there's the poster on Gimpy's door, and the action figures Rocko wrecks.
Demarco suggests a "Star Wars" theme for Ronnie's birthday party. Into the Lion's Den: It takes a little finesse.
Without precise calculations we could fly right through a star, He shouts about the camera set-up, "No! Shut it all down! Shut them all down, hurry! Walt Disney World Resort: The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Warriors of Virtue 2: From Puppets to Pixels: Back to the Future: Bean's puppet show, Teddy holds a flashlight and uses it as a lightsaber. Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: Zone of the Enders: That's an Orbital Frame. Sort of like "too short to be a stormtrooper" from SW.
Ross replies that his monologue from 'Star Wars' won't help. When of them says "Are too" the other says "De Too. When he wakes up, he asks for Leia. He also mentions that he wants to "do it" with Donna in a landspeeder on Tatooine. The Making of 'Sinbad: Masters of the Universe vs. Vader, but I don't have an itch to join the Evil Empire. I don't know this is actually a reference or a spoof. The Red Green Show: Larry the Cable Guy: Keeping Up with the Joneses: Late Night with Conan O'Brien: Venture's yardsale is an actual working lightsaber, which turns out the be very eneffectual.
If you ask me, Skywalker was bloody lucky to get away with turning off his guidance system. Han Solo is an unlockable skin. Goin' Down the Road: He compares a teacher to a Jedi Master and a pencil to a Lightsaber. Who's Been Sleeping Here? Hyde's daydream is almost the same, except that Kitty replaces Donna. You know, right up there with Paris Hilton or the Star Wars kid. Father of the Pride: Although obviously he did not make the last one. The introductory text in this segment crawls up the screen like the opening titles of this movie.
The Girls Next Door: Joe had a kid. Have I Got News for You: How I Met Your Mother: In Chicken Little, "Ace", or the movie version of Chicken Little, repeats this line while navigating his ship through space to defeat the aliens. The Lexicon of Love: You are my only hope". It's not wise to upset a Wuncler. Andy is dressed as Darth Vader. What I Like About You: Several jokes and references are made throughout the episode.
Howard Stern on Demand: The Big Bang Theory: Wizard of Oz 3: Zu Hause sind die Teufel los: MP4 Comparison Review Part 2: Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide: My Name Is Earl: Showdown at Cremation Creek: That was one in a million. Eyes Without a Face: Ice Cream of Margie: An Evening with Kevin Smith 2: Tell Me No Secrets Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip: My Life as a Teenage Robot: Solo" after Laser Tag game.
Neues aus der Anstalt: Dancing with the Stars: You're braver than I thought. The King of Kong: Una familia de diez: All Hell Breaks Loose: In "Disconnected", Strong Bad's head tries out various modes of moving around without just rolling, including a Repulsorlift, the technology used to create lift for vehicles, especially the speeders and X-wings. The Take That Story: The Church of Scientology Presents Oh, I felt a disturbance in the Force! America's Next Top Model: Killer Bikini Vampire Girls 3: This series spoofs all the title of the Star Wars trilogy.
The Sarah Jane Adventures: Analog Hero in a Digital World: Standing on the Shoulders of Kubrick: Vision of a Future Passed: Wizards of Waverly Place: Bacca is one of the other individuals being tracked via an ankle alcohol monitor. Also, Chode calles Gus 'Threepio'. The Sarah Connor Chronicles: Back at the Barnyard: That Mitchell and Webb Look: Metal Gear Solid 4: The scene is also reminiscent to the Death Star briefing.
The shot of the transport containing the Eve units docking on the Axiom is a reference to the Millenium Falcon being pulled into the Death Star. The Clone Wars Scott also has several Star Wars toys and a cardboard cut out of Han Solo in his bedroom. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Luke Skywalker grew up on Tatooine, a planet with two suns.
Schnitzelparadijs - De serie: Do I Know You? Are You There, God? Gin makes his first appearance in the game, he briefly impersonates the bray of a Tusken Raider and wields his staff just like one. Cortex makes an announcement over the Space Head intercom saying: This is surprising because I'm not actually a Jedi. It may be gas, but just in case, thought I should mention it.
The Greatest Gift of All! Additionally, the design of the leader seems to be based on Darth Vader's mask. Yu Yu Hakusho the Poltergeist Report: Secondly, Ruby urges Luke not to go, since she "has a really bad feeling about this", as in all the Star Wars movies.
The Funny Business of America: Would Ya Hit a Guy with Glasses?: This happens around 50 min. Come Dine with Me: The Green Green Grass: There's a stormtrooper at the convention and Sweets quotes Obi Wan's "an elegant weapon for a more civilized age" speech when talking about a sword. You're my only hope," and then bows like Princess Leia. The Secret Life of the American Teenager: Important Things with Demetri Martin: Flight of the Conchords: The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Aqua Teen Hunger Force: Additionally, the name 'Vader' is mentioned when the cadets are boarding the Starfleet vessels and Captain Pike says 'Punch it' before going to warp, just like Han Solo does.
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Sound technician Ben Burtt , a noted Star Wars technician, was also hired on the film. The Chronicles of Meap: Star Wars Part IV. Atop the Fourth Wall: Also, the title is shown on a movie theatre marquee during the end credits. Night at the Museum: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Doofenshmirtz says, "I just felt a disturbance in the cup-stacking universe.
Science of the Movies: The Best of RiffTrax Shorts: The Legend of Neil: The explosion of the food sphere also resembles that of the Death Star. He also refers to his new ergonomic keyboard as "The Death Star". Danville 2nd Ward Young Men: At Home by Myself Lock them all down, hurry! The Jay Leno Show: You're my only hope, like Princess Leia pleaded. Lego Indiana Jones 2: Get Involved - With Force!
Though never actually given that name in the first Star Wars movie, using Force to persuade weaker minds has officially ie. The End of Time: Ahsoka says, "I had a bad feeling about him. Brandon and Greg to Han Solo and Chewbacca. There is a model of C-3PO at the convention. Angels in New York: You're our only hope!
United States of Tara: Numerous references such as interviews about this movie and official and fan-made merchandise. Are we in a galaxy far, far away? Tales from the Lumber Yard: Summer Belongs to You!
This is why Jedi turn to the Dark Side. Cavanaugh compares his own promotion to the "brass" to being "turned to the Dark Side". Just like Obi-Wan told Luke about Vader. The Angry Video Game Nerd: The Diving Bell vs. Luigi of the Stars: How It Should Have Ended: Pirates of the Neverland: Too Fat for 40! Let There Be Light: Tales from the Future: R2-D2 toy is visible on the DVD player.
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Star Wars Trilogy fridge magnet is visible on the door of the fridge. Sweets quotes a line from C-3PO, even mimicking his mannerisms. The Bloodiest Show on Earth: You're a Rotten Dirty Bastard: Gulliver passes off movie plots as his own creations. They are produced as plays by the mythical Liliputians. That's a space station.
Secrets of the Ages: Can We Make It to Mars? Also, poster, photographs and merchandising of this movie are shown. The Super Hero Squad Show: So Pretty When They Explode! Zoil prematurely terminates a radio conversation by shooting the radio and muttering "Boring conversation, anyway," just like Han Solo did. Epic Rap Battles of History: Are We Alone in the Universe?
Are You Karate Kidding Me? Half in the Bag: Shut Up Little Man! You could look like Princess Leia. Days, Nights, and Weekends of Future Past! Prison block transfer for cell block AA Chuck refers to Casey as Chewie, which Sarah doesn't get and Chuck tries to explain; Casey says the iconic "I got a bad feeling about this"; and when the plan hits a snag, Casey says "This is what happens when you draw your plans from Star Wars".
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Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: In the room of requirement, Ron chases away the slitherins, only to run back scared, Han Solo style. The Silvery Thistles of St. Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Jeremy breaks into her cell and says "I'm Jeremy Johnson, I'm here to rescue you. Let's blow this thing and go home". Fargo says the same thing to Jack as he is about to kill the nano-bots.