A Quitter's Paradise

“Compelling . . . Chang’s storytelling is beautifully subtle, often studded with sublime wit.”—Kia Corthron, New York Times Book Review

“A sharp, intimate, and poignant investigation of grief, family dynamics, and selfhood.”—Electric Literature

“With tenderness and humor, Elysha Chang . . . [asks] what it means for a first-generation daughter to stop striving, to want a meaningful life on different terms. A riveting, wise, and singular novel about grief, love, longing, and the mysteries of family, A Quitter’s Paradise will linger in your heart and mind.”—Jessamine Chan, author of The School for Good Mothers