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The narrative centers on Won Lee, the first Asian American in the NBA, as he navigates the challenges of fame and identity amidst a media frenzy dubbed "The Wonder." While striving for recognition from his coach and idol, Powerball!, Won's journey intertwines with sportswriter Robert Sung, who reflects on his own aspirations, and Carrie Kang, a studio producer balancing her relationship with Won and her career ambitions in a resistant industry. The story humorously and poignantly explores themes of race, visibility, and the struggle for acceptance.
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The Sense of Wonder, Matthew Salesses
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- Released
- 2023
- Binding
- (Hardcover)
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- Title
- The Sense of Wonder
- Subtitle
- A Novel
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Matthew Salesses
- Publisher
- Little, Brown & Company
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN10
- 0316425710
- ISBN13
- 9780316425711
- Series
- Tags
- World Literature, References & Manuals, Humor, Sports, Women, Contemporary Fiction, Friendship, Relationships, Race, Racism, Gifts, Men, Entertaining, Basketball, Love Triangle
- Description
- The narrative centers on Won Lee, the first Asian American in the NBA, as he navigates the challenges of fame and identity amidst a media frenzy dubbed "The Wonder." While striving for recognition from his coach and idol, Powerball!, Won's journey intertwines with sportswriter Robert Sung, who reflects on his own aspirations, and Carrie Kang, a studio producer balancing her relationship with Won and her career ambitions in a resistant industry. The story humorously and poignantly explores themes of race, visibility, and the struggle for acceptance.