How Michelle Yang’s Journey as a Fat Asian Woman with Bipolar Defied All Odds to Find True Love in Phoenix Girl
Ever wondered how a memoir can blaze a trail not just through life’s chaos, but also the intricate intersections of identity, mental health, and culture? Michelle Yang’s debut, Phoenix Girl: How a Fat Asian With Bipolar Found Love, is precisely that kind of firestarter. In an insightful chat with Lara Lillibridge, Michelle unpacks the layers behind her title—Phoenix as a symbol of rebirth, resilience, and, yep, that familiar “burn bright then crash” dance of bipolar disorder. What’s striking here isn’t just the memoir’s raw honesty but how Michelle navigates the tricky waters of family, publishing, and self-acceptance with a fierce sense of advocacy and unapologetic truth. This isn’t your typical tale—it’s one of transformation that challenges stigma and lights a beacon for anyone struggling to find their voice in the noise. Ready to dive into a story where courage meets clever storytelling, and where hope burns steady through the flames?
Interviewed by Lara Lillbridge
A staunch and highly vocal advocate for mental health awareness, Michelle Yang has made a name for herself in the national conversation about bipolar disorder. But her journey is also deeply influenced by her identity, and she creates conversation at the intersection of Asian American identity, feminism, and mental health like few others can. I was thrilled to talk to Michelle about her debut, Phoenix Girl: How a Fat Asian With Bipolar Found Love.
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