What makes someone a badass What do they look like Sound like Or feel like to be around Badass Asian Women brings together the real life experiences of nine Asian women who have navigated nine very different backgrounds Told in their own words their stories will blow your preconception of the meaning of badass because each of them is a badass in their own unique way Their journeys show the courage it takes to let go of the shame and guilt of not fitting into the familial societal and cultural moulds they are expected to conform to and to choose to live life and be who they are on their own terms Be prepared to cry cheer and heal with these women as they share their brave and brilliant versions of modern day badassery Badass Asian Women Defying the Expectations of Family Culture and SocietySo brave and inspiring The stories in this book exceeded my expectations I m an Asian woman and opening up and speaking candidly about our pain is something that is frowned upon The authors in this book are so courageous and are paving the way for Asian stories to be told with vulnerability and candor Thank you so much for sharing your inspiring stories of alchemy and transformation Badass Asian Women Defying the Expectations of Family Culture and Society