Vera Ing's Dim Sum offers us a most movable feast. Each chapter serves as a delightful repast that keeps one hungering for more. You are never quite satiated. Her stories waft with emotion, remembrances and joy.
- Norm Rice, former Mayor of Seattle
Growing up in Mt. Baker in the 60s and 70s, our families were at the epicenter of those turbulent times. Our parents were civil rights activists pushing hard for equality and social change. But at the time, we were just boys -- one Jewish and one Chinese - way too busy playing together, and with all our Anglo, Jewish, Asian, Black and Latino friends, to notice the revolutionary changes swirling around us. Looking back now, we've got those family and neighborhood experiences that have strengthened us for a lifetime.
- Josh Schroeter, former next door neighbor's son
and Founder, Sahale Snacks
Working with Vera to improve Seattle's International District through the years, we found varied aspirations in terms of business and community goals. Vera's goals for harmonious growth and a legacy of history and tradition for our children and grandchildren has been inspiring, insightful, and delightful.
- Tomio Moriguchi, Owner, Uwajimaya
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Written with charm and candor, this memoir is a true gift for our grandchildren and the generations to come.
- Jean Davies Okimoto
Author, The Love Ceiling
Vera Ing grew up in Seattle's Chinatown, then went on to lead a life that balanced community activism, political aspirations, raising a family, and breaking barriers for Asian American women. "Dim Sum: The Seattle ABC (American Born Chinese) Dream" is Vera's personal account of growing up and flourishing as an American born Chinese woman. Her story is history.
- Gary Iwamoto, Board Member
International Examiner and Inter*Im
This is a touching, humorous and richly woven story, especially for younger Asian Americans and post-Civil Rights era activists. A local icon in Seattle's Asian community, the author reminds us what community is founded upon: the values, traditions and history of those who settled this country and made it their own, with unique cultural twists along the way.
- Hyeok Kim, Executive Director
International District Improvement Association
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Lifelong Seattle resident Vera Ing writes about her early days in Chinatown, growing up in the Central Area and raising a family in Mt. Baker during the Civil Rights Movement. She talks about enduring friendships and the power of community organizing. And she rediscovers treasured Chinese American traditions that have nearly vanished from families that have assimilated too quickly.