My Life in China and America

My Life in China and America by Yung Wing is more than a memoir — it’s a firsthand account of a life lived between worlds at a pivotal moment in history. Widely considered the first major Chinese American autobiography, and one of the earliest works of Asian American literature, it offers a rare and deeply personal perspective on identity, immigration, and cultural exchange. As the first Chinese graduate of Yale University, Yung Wing’s journey traces both the promise and complexity of East–West