Daughter of Two Cultures

An insightful exploration of life lived between worlds.

Daughter of Two Cultures is a luminous hybrid memoir by acclaimed New Zealand Chinese writer Eva Wong Ng, spanning experiences from the 1940s to the early 2000s. Through short stories, poems, and an essay, Eva reflects on immigrant family life, cultural expectations, and the dichotomy of identity within a Chinese family in a predominantly Pākehā New Zealand society.

With warmth, humour, and tenderness, she captures the textures of everyday moments and the realities of growing up between cultures. These pieces offer a rare and intimate window into Chinese New Zealand history, community, and belonging.

This collection will resonate with readers interested in:

• Immigrant stories
• Chinese New Zealand history
• Cross‑cultural identity
• Aotearoa literature
• Memoir, short stories, and poetry
• Life between cultures and generations

Whether you’re exploring your own heritage or discovering a new perspective on Aotearoa’s cultural landscape, Daughter of Two Cultures is a moving and insightful companion.