Homecoming

A Memoir

By: Eddie Huang

Narrated by: Eddie Huang

When Eddie Huang found out Tom Hanks had COVID, he made a split-second decision to cop a flight to Taipei. It was in the thick of the pandemic, before we had much information at all besides to mummify ourselves and cry in a corner of our bedrooms listening to James Blake if we wanted to survive. All Eddie wanted was to get in his room, order room service, and enter a 30-day dumpling coma—after which, he figured, this whole thing would be over.

Eddie didn't think twice about throwing his social life away when his life was threatened. He’d never really felt at home in the US, and he’d always told himself that he’d try Taiwan if America ever became too much—mainly because his father’s best stories had taken place there. At first, he just ate mushroom chocolates, hiked in the mountains, and wrote. But as the rest of the world stayed in lockdown, he started meeting up with other Taiwanese friends he'd made over the years. And it was nice, but it still felt like something was missing in those late-night meetups in the Eastern District.

Then he met Ji Twei Fan, a local rapper who became his best friend in Taiwan and his guide to its upside down. Whether it was taking Eddie to the dark basement of a betel nut shop or a legendary spot for sour cabbage pork hot pot, he was always with Ji Twei Fan. As their friendship deepened, he learned more about the life his dad must have lived, and he finally got the courage to ask his dad what he'd wanted to know all these years: how his life had gone sideways in Taipei.

In this funny, tender, and irreverent true story by the creator of Boogie and Fresh Off the Boat, Eddie Huang explores love, friendship, belonging, food, IBS, and family in his unforgettably singular voice.

©2022 Eddie Huang (P)2022 Audible Originals, LLC.

Wow— shivers down my spine

That’s some crazy lyrical writing that evocatively describes all the feels and happenings of any Asian-American who has lived in or visited Asia. Honest, vulnerable, insightful and energetic. Some good shit.

Excellent

Loved it!!!!! If you liked Fresh Off the Boat, you will love this!!!! Eddie is a wonderful storyteller. He has insight and humor.

Amazing!! Thank you!!

Educational, entertaining, heartwarming and heartbreaking all at once, loved the Author’s humor and vulnerability. Will definitely be reading /listening to more of Eddie’s work!!

i like Eddie.

Great slice of life. Eddie takes us into his world and his perception of it. Its quick and entertaining, but not surface. There's more to it. He's a great narrator.

Not what I expected

As an immigrant myself I thought I wouldn’t relate as much as I did because we are of different ethnic backgrounds. However, Eddie’s story, flow, and the nature of his relationship with his dad hit home harder than I thought it would. Great audiobook, short listen. Well paced. Give it a listen.

I Liked It. I Recommend it!

Stumbled upon this autobiography. Eddie’s story is interesting. He gave you a glimpse into Taiwanese culture that I honestly was never particularly curious about. But now, I know and I’m glad I took the time to read (listen to) this short, but we’ll done bio.
His story telling was funny, gritty and authentic. Better done by him than some actor. Yes - I know he’s also acted!

Insights ABC Experience in Taiwan

Loved hearing about the experience of ABCs in a local Asian country. Enjoyed exploring the nuances of Asian American identity in the US and overseas in Taiwan ...complex, interesting and insightful.

totally bada$$

This story was a great account of family, isolation, and community. Hilarity and heartbreak - Eddie is so funny and i love his music choices. Give it a listen!!

Oh the accuracy

I chose to download this book because it was short but Huang’s ability to describe the life of an immigrant really blew me away. He describes the privilege, the saviorism, and the life with so much accuracy. I was pleasantly surprised.

He Does It Again!

A Thought Provoking Audio and beautiful piece of art. This is A Must 🎶 Listen!! Looking forward to the next one✨️