"Can I Borrow Soy Sauce?" is a charming novel detailing the hilarious adventures of an Asian family in America. At their center is Maria Henson, a wife, mom of three children and a businesswoman who runs an Assisted Living Facility across the street from her home. She is constantly in motion. One moment she is counseling her two younger sisters, the next minute she is calming her colorful residents at her facility. Her cast of characters includes her stabilizing husband John, her eccentric parents, Gregorio and Cora, her wacky relatives, Robert, Sam and Zoilo and her sweet caregivers, Clarissa, Katrina and Arlene. There is never a dull moment from dawn to dusk as Maria, the charming whirling dervish runs the show and keeps everyone in line with her sweet manner, protective instincts and strong-will to guarantee everyone's success. "I love this family " "Colorful, charismatic and crazy " "A must read for anyone immigrating to America or trying to cope in America " "Maria Henson is a national treasure ' "The greatest cast of characters since "Taxi " "Lucy Alviz Pepper is a creative genius "