Book: How to Disappoint Your Parents in 10 Shameless Steps

A project in Encinitas, CA by Judy Tsuei
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For today's overperforming, overwhelmed, and over-it AANHPI who's tired of the Model Minority Myth—and immigrant parent expectations!
Backers: 143
Average Pledge Per Backer: $75

Funded: $10,787 of $5,850
Dates: Sep 23rd -> Nov 22nd (61 days)
Project By: Judy Tsuei
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Latest News

We did it!!

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank YOU for helping to make this dream come true!! We have achieved our stretch goal — and more.  There are less than 19 hours left for any last-minute book orders and support... then, I'll be celebrating!  Now, the book writing &... (Read More)

Only 7 Days Left of Our Campaign!

November 14th - via: kickstarter.com
This weekend, I had the remarkable honor of being called into a TEDx San Diego callback audition based on the idea that disappointing your parents can lead to intergenerational healing. 20+ sat in the audience with clipboards, rating each... (Read More)

"Are your parents okay with this book?"

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Since launching this Kickstarter campaign, I've gotten variations of this question:"So ah, what does your family think about this book?"  I've even been asked: "Are your parents still alive?"  Because the inferential question they're trying to ask... (Read More)

Plans for the LIVE book launch party in SD underway...

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Can you see it? The live book launch event in San Diego!Recently, a few Girl Scouts moms and I got together for a mom's happy hour — we met at Fox Point Farms in Encinitas, CA. When I walked up to the community space, I saw Hatch Gatherings. And,... (Read More)

A big thank you — from Spain!

October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We're just under $1400 from our first stretch goal — let's amplify this movement together!Motherhood is a big deal to me.  Family is a big deal to me.  So, of course, the Universe wanted to hone in on that desire by creating myriad challenges to... (Read More)

I talked to a medium yesterday — here's what my grandmother said about my book.

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Turns out, my grandmother is proud of my book and believes it should come to life — from beyond.The first time my grandmother showed up for me after she passed was when I was receiving a Reiki session in my mid-20s.  I had been working through... (Read More)

Woo-hoo! We've surpassed 100 backers!

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I'm thrilled to share the exciting news that we’re now at 105 backers for How to Disappoint Your Parents in 10 Shameless Steps!  Congrats to CC for being #100. Interestingly enough, I met CC last weekend at the La Jolla Food and Wine Festival. My... (Read More)

We Did It! Our Kickstarter Goal Has Been Reached!

September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Amazing Backers, I'm absolutely thrilled to announce that thanks to your incredible support, we've reached our initial Kickstarter goal for "How to Disappoint Your Parents in 10 Shameless Steps"! 🎉This is a huge milestone, and I couldn't have... (Read More)

Incredible start! Kickstarter named us a "Project We Love!"

September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank You Update: How to Disappoint Your Parents in 10 Shameless StepsDear Amazing Backers, Wow! I am absolutely floored by your incredible support for "How to Disappoint Your Parents in 10 Shameless Steps: A Modern Asian American Guide." Your... (Read More)

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