Learning Our Names
Asian American Christians on Identity, Relationships, and Vocation

Learning Our Names holds its own as a unique blend personal narrative, socio-political history, and theological reflection on the topic of what it is like to be an Asian American Christian along three major sections of story, relationship, and vocation. The book’s strength comes from its multiple au......more

"Chinese names are harder to remember. Take an English name." This is a common comment made by Westerners when they try to pronounce a Chinese name. Often, they mispronounce. This makes the title of the book quite identifiable among many Asians in Western society. For Asians who immigrated to the We......more

I requested this ARC (thank you to NetGalley and InterVarsity Press) because I thought it would be good for my family members, for those working with college students, for my friends who have adopted children from countries in Asia, and for uninformed readers in general. I will definitely be buying......more

As a Filipino-American, reading this book made me feel seen and was healing to my soul! It ends with a blessing, and if any part of it resonates with you or stirs within you a sense of longing, this book is for you: “May you remember that El Roi sees you and knows your names (all of them), your stori......more

Haiku summary: El Roi, God who sees. Order, fullness, and meaning. Joy in His Presence. • Thoughts: This book gave me an image of drinking my favorite hot green tea and chatting with a trusted mentor! There were specific parts of this book that were said perfectly about the Asian American experience and d......more