"A deeply honest and heartfelt reflection about the value of family seen from the perspective of personal immigrant history. Weaving together memories of Wu's Chinese-American upbringing with a longing and gratitude for one's roots, Letters to Home is a love letter to immigrant parents and their sacrifices as it honors the joys and contradictions of being an ABC (American-born Chinese)."

— Jay Antani, award-winning author of The Leaving of Things and Edge of Light

Fascinating and uplifting. This voice transcends the “torn between two cultures” narrative so often found in Asian American literature. This is a soul that is far too strong and savvy to be guilty or torn. Instead, it brilliantly insists upon its wholeness, worthiness, and right to find answers of its own.“

— Ryka Aoki, award-winning author of Light from Uncommon Stars

“If the eyes are the windows to the soul, then the memoir is a door. Letters to Home is raw and vulnerable while being as lovely as funny as its author. It’s the kind of book I wish I’d been able to read as a young Asian American when I felt alone in my experiences. A must-read for sure!”

— Ariel Tsai, Author of Narcissus

"Letters to Home is a memoir of family legacy and cultural heritage, narrated in a candid voice."

— Allison Hong Merrill, award-winning author of Ninety-Nine Fire Hoops

“By the time you finish Letters to Home, you will have found a new best friend. Janette shares her family memories as if she has known you forever, and her honest originality and humorous banter will charm you by the very first page.”

— Julie Summer Keenan, Journalist and Editor at Healio

“A writer with an incredible voice, Wu’s writing is overflowing with personality and emotions that leap off the page with every single word. Wu strikes a great balance between laugh-out-loud stories and intense personal retrospection. Whether it was her righteous indignation, her utter despair, or her all-encompassing love, she invites readers to intimately explore what it means to be human.”

— Hojung Lee, Author of Tigerrabbit

“Reading Letters From Home is like having one of those enlightening and soul-revealing conversations with a dear friend. Janette’s sincerity and playful humor radiate through the book and will pull you into a journey of introspection.

— Victoria Cheng

“In this raw, witty, and soulful memoir, Janette Wu fills every page with her love for her family and her pursuit of finding herself. This story will be a legacy that will last for a long, long time.”

— Lilian Li, Author of House of Koi

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