In Chinese, the closest expression to "oh my god" is "我的媽呀 (wo de ma ya)," which translates to "oh my mother." Blending personal essays and memoirs, Wang explores her relationship with her mom, Qing Li, through nine adventures from visiting family in China, trying out edibles in Amsterdam, and going on a fashion expedition in Paris.

At the center of the book is Qing, Wang's charismatic & humorous mother. Qing immigrated from China and found herself lost in a different culture and lost to child-rearing responsibilities. While Wang discusses loss and heartache, I particularly adore her writing about her adventures with Qing. Qing's candor is something that shines through OH MY MOTHER and made me miss my mom's bluntness