This is a solid history and maybe beginning of capturing the various histories of Asian Americans. Choy does great work connecting modern day prejudices and issues with their roots. In a nation that in 2023 continues to want to deny or not discuss other histories books like these are important. It’s important to see the struggles and the successes. 

Choy also writes really well and describes pictures that I wish she had included them. The book is short and felt like an overview but never felt incomplete. I hope more books like these get published.