Simon Han’s Nights When Nothing Happened tells the story of the Chengs, a Chinese family living in Texas, and the challenges and costs of pursuing the American Dream. A gripping tale immersed in the crosscurrents that have reshaped our landscape, Han’s debut – called an exploration of “childhood trauma and the impact words and silence can have on both building and harming relationships” by Lista de libros – is at heart about finding a way past hurt to discover your peace. WGCU Public Radio’s Cary Barbor, “All Things Considered” host for Southwest Florida, joins him.