The Fortune Cookie Chronicles

Book • 2008

The Fortune Cookie Chronicles delves into the world of Chinese-American cuisine, exploring its cultural significance and historical roots.

Jennifer 8. Lee travels across the U.S.

and Asia to uncover the origins of popular dishes and the stories behind Chinese restaurants, weaving a narrative that blends sociology, history, and personal memoir.

The book also touches on serious issues like human trafficking in the restaurant industry.

Mentioned by

Zachary Crockett

Mentioned in 1 episodes

Mentioned by

Zachary Crockett

as the author of a book tracing the history of American Chinese food.

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