We Were Dreamers by Simu Liu, Read by the Author

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Simu Liu is a natural narrator, conversational and appealing as he shares his engaging story in We Were Dreamers. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss Liu’s memoir that explores not only his star role as Shang-Chi, but also the story of his family in China and Canada. Liu is earnest as he relates his experiences as an immigrant, feeling the weight of his parents’ expectations and navigating an increasingly rocky relationship with them. Liu’s driven yet playful personality comes through as he tackles the highs and lows of chasing his dream.

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