Stay True

This gripping memoir by Hua Hsu follows his coming-of-age journey as a Taiwanese immigrant searching for self-definition and belonging amidst American culture. The story focuses on his friendship with Ken, a Japanese American who, despite their differences, becomes one of his closest friends. Tragically, Ken is killed in a carjacking not long after they meet, and Hsu turns to writing to hold onto his memories. Stay True is a bracing memoir about growing up and moving through the world in search of meaning and solace through art.