In today's era of globalization, cultural blending and collision have become an unavoidable topic. In this context, the book "Dear Andre" provides us with a unique perspective to observe and think about the issue of identity under the collision of Chinese and Western cultures. By telling the story of a Chinese mother and her German-mixed-race son, Andrei, the author vividly illustrates how two very different cultures interact and influence each other as one grows up.
Andrei's mother is a Chinese woman, and her husband is German. André was born and raised in China, but he has a typical European face. Such a background setting has made Andre face a special identity dilemma since he was a child. On the one hand, he lived in China, received a Chinese education, spoke fluent Chinese, and had a deep affection for Chinese culture, and on the other hand, his physical characteristics made him unique in this environment, and he was often mistaken for a foreigner. This external "foreign label" caused him to have a certain degree of identity distress in his heart.
André's mother played an important role in this process. She is not only a caring mother for her sons, but also an educator who understands the differences between Chinese and Western cultures. She strives to help André understand his identity and teach him how to maintain self-confidence and dignity in the face of cultural conflicts. At the same time, she respects André's personal choices and supports him in making his own decisions as he explores his identity.
Through a series of vivid stories and dialogues, "Dear Andre" shows the issue of identity under the collision of Chinese and Western cultures. The book not only explores the impact of cultural differences on personal growth, but also reveals the complex emotions of identity in the context of globalization. In this age of multiculturalism, each of us may experience similar identity confusion to some degree.
"Dear Andre" also provides us with a new perspective on this issue, allowing us to better understand and embrace the values of different cultures, while also making us more valuable in our own unique identity.