Orphan Bachelors

Exploring the complexities of identity and belonging, this memoir vividly recounts the author's experiences growing up in San Francisco's Chinatown amid the shadows of exclusion and loss. Fae Myenne Ng reflects on her father's struggles as an immigrant, his evasion of the Exclusion Act, and the impact of the McCarthy era on their family. Through personal stories and historical context, she honors her ancestors and the Orphan Bachelors, ultimately crafting a poignant narrative about family, memory, and the challenges of bridging cultures.