{"product_id":"9780615900209","title":"Fish Heads and Folktales: Reflections on Culture, Family, and Life from a Korean Adoptee","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore Peter M. Moran was old enough to walk, he took a trip around the world that few people ever experience. Over the next thirty-plus years, he embarked on a journey of discovery that, although unique, many can relate to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoran was born in Seoul, South Korea, and was adopted by an American family at the age of seven months. When he arrived at his new home in Minneapolis, he was met by an older sister, the couple's biological child, and he later became brother to three more adopted children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFish Heads and Folktales\u003c\/i\u003e is Moran's autobiographical account of growing up with dual identities as a Korean boy adopted by a Caucasian family, and the path that led him not only back to his motherland to discover his roots, but also to take a closer look at his life to discover acceptance and inner peace. A thoughtful, entertaining collection of short stories that summarize Moran's life journey, it delves into topical issues such as race, culture, and overcoming stereotypes along with universal issues like the importance of family and falling in love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSure to touch your heart, \u003ci\u003eFish Heads and Folktales\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt marginalized or struggled with fitting in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fish Heads and Folktales","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49778293899504,"sku":"9780615900209","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780615900209_p0.jpg?v=1780089149","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780615900209","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}