Crying in H Mart

How do you navigate profound grief while holding onto the vibrant memories of a loved one? Discover a powerful story of how food, family, and identity intertwine in the face of devastating loss, offering a roadmap to finding yourself after losing your anchor. This summary of Michelle Zauner's memoir explores her journey of reconnecting with her Korean heritage after her mother's cancer diagnosis. You'll learn how cooking the dishes of her childhood became an act of love, a way to grieve, and a method for preserving her mother's legacy.

Michelle Zauner is the Grammy-nominated musician behind the indie rock project Japanese Breakfast and the New York Times bestselling author of Crying in H Mart. Drawing from her experiences growing up Korean American, she explores grief, identity, and the bonds of family through the lens of food. Her memoir expands on her viral 2018 New Yorker essay, offering a powerful and heartfelt look at losing her mother and finding herself through the flavors of her heritage.