Crying in H Mart

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Michelle Zauner is a singer and guitarist known for creating dreamy, shoegaze music under the moniker Japanese Breakfast. Her albums Psychopomp (2016) and Soft Sounds from Another Planet (2017) received world-wide recognition, and Crying in H Mart spent 60 weeks on the New York Times best-selling hardcover nonfiction list.

Michelle’s rebellious childhood earned her the nickname "Infamous Troublemaker" from her Aunt Nami, though she tried to follow her mother Chongmi’s strict rules to avoid isolation in their remote Oregon home. In high school, her defiance grew, leading to depression until music became her escape. Inspired by artists like Karen O, Michelle convinced her mother to buy her a guitar, leading her to perform locally and dream of a music career. However, her mother’s disapproval of this path caused a rift, pushing Michelle to leave home, spiral academically, and struggle emotionally until Chongmi intervened, eventually sending her to college across the country. Distance helped repair their bond, but years later, Chongmi’s cancer diagnosis brought Michelle back to Eugene to care for her. Despite the toll of chemotherapy, Michelle sought to reconnect through food and caregiving, even as her mother’s condition worsened. After a brief recovery, Chongmi attended Michelle’s wedding, a day filled with emotional triumph and fleeting joy. Following Chongmi’s passing, Michelle channeled her grief into music, creating an album that launched her career as Japanese Breakfast, allowing her to honor her mother’s memory while finding success and healing.

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