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Liu, Simu, 1989-
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Liu, Simu, 1989-
Liu, Simu, 1989- -- Childhood and youth.
Liu, Simu, 1989- -- Family.
Chinese Canadians -- Biography.
Motion picture actors and actresses -- Biography.
Immigrants -- Canada -- Biography.
Children of immigrants -- Canada -- Biography.
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Liu, Simu, 1989-
Liu, Simu, 1989-
Liu, Simu, 1989- -- Childhood and youth.
Liu, Simu, 1989- -- Family.
Chinese Canadians -- Biography.
Motion picture actors and actresses -- Biography.
Immigrants -- Canada -- Biography.
Children of immigrants -- Canada -- Biography.
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We were dreamers [sound recording] : an immigrant superhero origin story / Simu Liu.
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Liu, Simu, 1989-
HarperAudio, p2022.
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COMPACT
DISC
791
.43028092
L783w
Subjects
Liu, Simu, 1989-
Liu, Simu, 1989- -- Childhood and youth.
Liu, Simu, 1989- -- Family.
Chinese Canadians -- Biography.
Motion picture actors and actresses -- Biography.
Immigrants -- Canada -- Biography.
Children of immigrants -- Canada -- Biography.
ISBN:
9781799947462
Format:
[sound recording] :
Description:
8 CDs ( 8 hrs.) : Dolby digital ; 12 cm.
Performers:
Read by the author.
Summary:
"'The actor Simu Liu shares his own inspiring and enexpected origin story, from China to a place called Hollywood. An immigrant who battles everything from parental expectations to cultural stereotypes, Simu struggles to forge a path for himself, rising from the ashes of a failed accounting career ( yes, you read that right) to become the world's first Asian superhero. Our story begins in the city of Harbin, where Simu's parents have left him in the care of his grandparents while they seek to build a future for themselves in Canada. One day, a mysterious stranger shows up at the door; it's Simu's father, who whisks him away from the only home he had ever known and to the land of opportunity, Tim Hortons' double-doubles, and maple syrup. Life in the new world, however, is not all that it's cracked up to be; Simu discovers that his new guardians lack the gentle touch of his grandparents, resulting in harsh words and hurt feelings. His parents, on the other hand, find their new son emotionally distant and difficult to relate to - although they are bound by blood, they are separated by culture, language, and values. As Simu grows up, he plays the part of the pious child flawlessly -- he gets straight A's, crushes national math competitions, and makes his parents proud. But as time passes, he grows increasingly disillusioned with the expectations placed on his shoulders, and it becomes progressively harder to keep up the charade. After college, his life hits rock bottom when he is laid off from his first job as an accountant. Left to his own devices, and with nothing to lose, Simu embarks on a journey that will take him into the mysterious world of show business. Through a swath of rejections and comical mishaps, it is ultimately Simu's determination to carve out a path for himself that leads him to not only succeed as an actor, but also open the door to reconciling with his parents. After all, the courage to pursue his ambitions at all costs is something that he inherited from his mama amd baba, who themselves defied all odds and crossed an ocean with barely anything in their pockets. 'We Were Dreamers' is more than a celebrity memoir - it's a story about growing up between cultures, finding your family, and becoming the master of your own extraordinary circumstances."--From publisher.
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