Family Trust
Meet Stanley Huang: father, husband, ex-husband, man of erratic tastes and temper, lover of all-inclusive vacations and low-cost luxury items, newly diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Stanley has long claimed that he is worth a small fortune. But the time has come for the details of his estate to be revealed, and Stanley's family is worried.
The inheritance Stanley has long alluded to would alleviate the pain caused by years of professional disappointment for his son Fred. The Harvard Business School graduate had expected to be a financial technology god by now, not a minor investor at a mediocre corporate firm where he isn't even allowed to fly business class.
Kate, Stanley's daughter, works as a middle manager for one of Silicon Valley's most prestigious tech firms. She balances the erratic demands of her world-famous boss with the needs of her two young children, all while supporting her husband's aspiring entrepreneur (just until his startup gets off the ground, which will surely be soon). But Kate has been noticing something amiss lately; just because you say you have it all doesn't mean you actually do.
Mary Zhu, Stanley's second wife, is twenty-eight years his junior and has dedicated herself to making her husband comfortable in every way possible—rubbing his feet, cooking his favorite dishes, massaging his ego. But her dedication has recently waned; caring for a dying old man is far more difficult than she anticipated.
Stanley's first wife, Linda Liang, knows her ex better than anyone. She has worked tirelessly for decades to ensure her children's financial security, and she is determined that they receive their due. She may be ready for some romantic companionship after being single for nearly a decade. But where does a 72-year-old Chinese woman in California go to find a suitable boyfriend?
As Stanley's death approaches, his family face unexpected challenges that upend them and eventually lead them to discover what they value the most. Family Trust is a compelling story about cultural expectations, career ambitions, and our relationships with those who know us best. It skewers the ambition and desires that drive Silicon Valley while painting a sharply loving portrait of modern American family life. It is among the best books for seniors and older adults.
Author: Kathy Wang
Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0062855263/ref=as_li_tf_il
