Michelle Zauner wrote Crying In H Mart. H Mart is the name of a Korean grocery store in Philadelphia where Michelle once went to buy food. The novel is her memoir about growing up in Eugene, Oregon with her American father and Korean mother. Michelle was born in Seoul and she frequently went back to visit her Grandmother, aunts, and other relatives. Her mother expected much from her which led to a turbulent adolescence. Now living on the east coast post graduation, she finds herself crying in H Mart because of her mother's illness. I am sure writing the story was cathartic for her. The descriptions of Korean cuisine made my mouth water. Michelle is also an indie pop star.
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