After hearing so much about his rich uncle living in the US from relatives, 18-year-old Shelley heads to SF, hopeful that any hurdles can be overcome by the powers of the "Chinese groove," the unspoken bonds between Chinese people that transcend time and borders. However, upon arrival, Shelley finds that his "wealthy" uncle is actually unemployed, his family devastated by a senseless tragedy, and they want nothing to do with Shelley. Shelley must devise a plan to resurrect his American dream and bring the shattered family back together.

I adore this lighthearted and humorous novel! Shelley's naivete reminds me a lot of when I first moved to the States