My Journey to Becoming Chinese American

by Shium Andrew Chen

Overview

In his memoir, Dr. Shium Andrew Chen recounts the fascinating story of his youth in pre-Communist China, his emigration to the United States, his significant contributions to the field of psychology, and his years of community service and activism on behalf of Chinese Americans and other ethnic minority groups. He also addresses the difficulty Chinese Americans have identifying with and blending their Chinese and American identities, and asserts that finding a balance of both backgrounds and cultures leads to finding community and compassion. Through his narrative and the story of his life's work, Dr. Chen makes a compelling case for supporting, promoting, and embracing ethnic diversity as a tenet of American values.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780991466597
Publisher:	Shium Andrew Chen
Publication date:	08/31/2017
Pages:	352
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)

Editorial Reviews

“Chen’s immense and unique contributions demonstrate his courage, determination, dedication, and concern for social justice.”

—Stanley Sue, PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of California, Davis and Palo Alto University, and co-founder of the Asian American Psychological Association

“An amazing role model for Asian American psychologists.”

—Gayle Y. Iwamasa, PhD, HSPP, former President, Asian American Psychological Association

“A kind and compassionate yet forceful and committed individual.”

—John Moritsugu, PhD, former President, Society for Community Research and Action, Division 27 of the APA; former Co-President, Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race, Division 45 of the APA

“Dr. Chen is one of the pioneering Asian American civil rights leaders in the history of the United States. Because of his leadership, advocacy, and hard work, Asian Americans are better understood and their rights better protected in America today.”

—Frank Yining Liu, Associate Dean for Legal Programs, Professor of Law, and Director of the Duquesne Center for Legal Information, Duquesne University School of Law; National President, Organization of Chinese Americans, 1988–1989

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