Juli Min, the debut novelist, takes listeners on a captivating journey through her book, where a family's story unfolds in reverse from 2040 to 2014. In conversation with Ailsa Chang, they explore the complexity of relationships and the rich backdrop of Shanghai, which serves as a character in itself. Min discusses her innovative narrative choice, highlighting how personal history shapes identity and the emotional depth this backward storytelling provides. She also shares her personal journey of finding belonging in a bustling city.