Stealing Buddha's Dinner

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Set in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the story follows a Vietnamese girl navigating her identity amidst a predominantly American culture. In a pre-PC era, she grapples with her desire to belong, which manifests as a fascination with mainstream American food, contrasting sharply with her grandmother's traditional Buddhist dishes. This exploration of cultural identity through food highlights her struggle to reconcile her heritage with the allure of American life.