Simu grew up juggling Chinese traditions and Western values, often clashing with his parents’ high expectations.	“I was caught between two worlds, trying to belong in both.”

Cultural Clashes at Home

Landing the role of Shang-Chi was more than acting—it was about breaking barriers for Asian representation in Hollywood.	“This was bigger than me; it was for all of us.”

Power of Representation

Despite his parents’ hopes for a stable career, Simu pursued acting, facing initial rejection and doubt.	“Sometimes the dream feels impossible until it doesn’t.”

Chasing Unlikely Dreams

Simu navigated the tension with his parents, ultimately earning their support by proving his dedication.	“Sometimes, proving them wrong is how we prove them right.”

Overcoming Family Expectations

Simu reflects on his mistakes and lessons, from financial struggles to navigating fame responsibly.	“Every misstep taught me to walk taller.”

Humility & Growth

Simu’s story inspires young people to dream big and embrace their identities, no matter the odds.	“Your story matters; the world is waiting to hear it.”

Empowering The Next Generation

Success isn’t just fame; for Simu, it’s about purpose, authenticity, and using his platform for good.	“True success lies in lifting others as you rise.”

Redefining Success

We Were Dreamers is more than a memoir; it’s a call to embrace ambition, resilience, and cultural pride. Simu Liu’s journey reminds us that dreams are worth fighting for.

Simu’s parents sacrificed everything for his future, enduring hardships as immigrants in Canada.	“To chase a better life, my parents left their dreams behind.”

Immigrant Family Sacrifices

Simu Liu’s memoir captures his journey from immigrant struggles to becoming a global Marvel superhero.

He emphasizes how mentors, friends, and the Asian community helped him thrive in his personal and professional life.	“Together, we rise.”

The Importance of Community

Simu shares countless auditions that ended in “no,” yet he learned resilience and self-belief along the way.	“Rejection wasn’t failure; it was preparation.”

Resilience In The Face of Rejection

From struggles to stardom, Simu Liu’s memoir inspires with resilience, ambition, and breaking barriers.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe star of Marvel’s first Asian superhero film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, tells his own origin story of being a Chinese immigrant, his battles with cultural stereotypes and his own identity, becoming a TV star, and landing the role of a lifetime.In this honest, inspiring and relatable memoir, newly-minted superhero Simu Liu chronicles his family's journey from China to the bright lights of Hollywood with razor-sharp wit and humor.Simu's parents left him in the care of his grandparents, then brought him to Canada when he was four. Life as a Canuck, however, is not all that it was cracked up to be; Simu's new guardians lack the gentle touch of his grandparents, resulting in harsh words and hurt feelings. His parents, on the other hand, find their new son emotionally distant and difficult to relate to - although they are related by blood, they are separated by culture, language, and values. As Simu grows up, he plays the part of the pious child flawlessly - he gets straight A's, crushes national math competitions and makes his parents proud. But as time passes, he grows increasingly disillusioned with the path that has been laid out for him. Less than a year out of college, at the tender age of 22, his life hits rock bottom when he is laid off from his first job as an accountant. Left to his own devices, and with nothing left to lose, Simu embarks on a journey that will take him far outside of his comfort zone into the world of show business. Through a swath of rejection and comical mishaps, Simu's determination to carve out a path for himself leads him to not only succeed as an actor, but also to open the door to reconciling with his parents.We Were Dreamers is more than a celebrity memoir - it's a story about growing up between cultures, finding your family, and becoming the master of your own extraordinary circumstance.

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