Finding Iris Chang

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“Narrator Bernadette Dunne demonstrates her mastery of the audio format. Without resorting to accent or artifice she presents each voice distinctly, clearly defining the individual’s personality and emotion. This is an excellent pairing of material and voice artist.”

“An important exploration of the fine line between genius and madness that afflicts so many exemplary writers.”

“Kamen dutifully delves into the larger issues of suicide and mental illness in Asian-American communities, and into the peculiar immigrant drive to succeed that seized Chang so forcefully at such a young age…An intriguing portrait of an enormously ambitious woman.”

“Expose[s] the unique genius and creativity of Chang, the far-reaching effects of her persistent social activism and compassion, and, sadly, the relentless escalation of the bipolar disorder that impelled her to suicide.”

“Peels back the layers of a ‘perfect’ life to trace what led to Chang’s carefully plotted suicide…[Kamen] approaches her very interesting subject with clarity, respect and an absence of melodrama.”

“This moving bio searches for answers to author Chang’s 2004 suicide.”

“Examines the link between madness and genius…Finding Iris Chang gives us an appreciation of what was lost when we lost Iris Chang.”

“Engaging on multiple levels…Engrossing and will inspire readers not familiar with Chang’s work to read her books…Would be an appropriate addition to courses in journalism, history, psychology, and women’s studies.”

“A multi-faceted exploration of her friend’s life and death. It does more than shed light on a complex woman, activist and journalist; it also places Chang’s struggles in the context of the secondary trauma experienced by journalists, artists and activists who seek to unearth and confront ugly truths.”

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