--- product_id: 734902155 title: "Crying in H Mart: A Memoir" price: "NZ$81" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/734902155-crying-in-h-mart-a-memoir store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Crying in H Mart: A Memoir **Price:** NZ$81 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Crying in H Mart: A Memoir - **How much does it cost?** NZ$81 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/734902155-crying-in-h-mart-a-memoir) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - From the indie rock sensation known as Japanese Breakfast, an unforgettable memoir about family, food, grief, love, and growing up Korean American--"in losing her mother and cooking to bring her back to life, Zauner became herself" (NPR). - CELEBRATING OVER ONE YEAR ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST In this exquisite story of family, food, grief, and endurance, Michelle Zauner proves herself far more than a dazzling singer, songwriter, and guitarist. With humor and heart, she tells of growing up one of the few Asian American kids at her school in Eugene, Oregon; of struggling with her mother's particular, high expectations of her; of a painful adolescence; of treasured months spent in her grandmother's tiny apartment in Seoul, where she and her mother would bond, late at night, over heaping plates of food. As she grew up, moving to the East Coast for college, finding work in the restaurant industry, and performing gigs with her fledgling band--and meeting the man who would become her husband--her Koreanness began to feel ever more distant, even as she found the life she wanted to live. It was her mother's diagnosis of terminal cancer, when Michelle was twenty-five, that forced a reckoning with her identity and brought her to reclaim the gifts of taste, language, and history her mother had given her. Vivacious and plainspoken, lyrical and honest, Zauner's voice is as radiantly alive on the page as it is onstage. Rich with intimate anecdotes that will resonate widely, and complete with family photos, Crying in H Mart is a book to cherish, share, and reread. Review: Great read - I really enjoyed this book, both for the insight into the grief of losing a parent (and trauma of seeing a parent suffer with a terminal illness) and also the cultural aspects. It left me desperate to try some Korean cuisine, even travel a bit! The journey to self discovery, dealing with past trauma, generational family trauma, realising that your parents are flawed humans, I think are things lots of people can relate to. Review: Moving Memoir of Family, Food, and Loss - This was a wonderful, emotional story that weaves together cultural identity, food, and the painful reality of caring for a sick parent. Michelle Zauner writes with honesty and warmth, and the details around Korean food traditions give the book a richness that balances the grief at its heart. I found myself drawn into both the personal narrative and the wider cultural themes, and while it’s not always an easy read, it’s deeply rewarding. A powerful memoir about love, loss, and the role food plays in memory and connection. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 2,365,226 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 7 in Death & Bereavement 3,921 in Rock & Pop Musician Biographies | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 30,283 Reviews | ## Images ![Crying in H Mart: A Memoir - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817MacA5GnL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read *by L***U on 11 July 2024* I really enjoyed this book, both for the insight into the grief of losing a parent (and trauma of seeing a parent suffer with a terminal illness) and also the cultural aspects. It left me desperate to try some Korean cuisine, even travel a bit! The journey to self discovery, dealing with past trauma, generational family trauma, realising that your parents are flawed humans, I think are things lots of people can relate to. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Moving Memoir of Family, Food, and Loss *by R***M on 3 September 2025* This was a wonderful, emotional story that weaves together cultural identity, food, and the painful reality of caring for a sick parent. Michelle Zauner writes with honesty and warmth, and the details around Korean food traditions give the book a richness that balances the grief at its heart. I found myself drawn into both the personal narrative and the wider cultural themes, and while it’s not always an easy read, it’s deeply rewarding. A powerful memoir about love, loss, and the role food plays in memory and connection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best book I’ve read *by F***D on 11 July 2025* This is one of the best books I’ve read this year only realised half way through it’s a memoir, I cried so much it’s just beautifully written about her relationship with her mom I couldn’t put it down ## Frequently Bought Together - Crying in H Mart: A Memoir - Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/734902155-crying-in-h-mart-a-memoir](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/734902155-crying-in-h-mart-a-memoir) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*