Maxine Hong Kingston’s memoir, The Woman Warrior, published in 1976 tells in a fantastical blend of nonfiction and fantasy, the story of not only herself as a Chinese American woman, but also those before her like her Chinese immigrant mother and the aunt whose name is unknown to her. Despite being criticized for her portrayals of both Chinese culture and men, she remained dedicated to spreading and celebrating The Woman Warrior. Her memoir recounts the bravery not just of the women in the story, but of herself to speak up and bring to light the experiences and prejudices that Chinese women faced and how that affected their children born as Chinese Americans. Considering, family secrets and cultural expectations, The Woman Warrior is a critical look at speaking up and out when expected to stay silent.