Joey Chang

Joey Chang is the father of Grace Chang Driver.

Chang immigrated to the United States from China and wound up in [[Des Moines, Iowa. He lived in the same apartment building as Cincinnatus Driver and his family.  He made an affable neighbor for the Drivers, who bought beer which he brewed in his home from him.  However, when his daughter became romantically involved with Achilles Driver, he was furious at the idea of her becoming involved with a black man and forbade her to marry him.  She defied his wishes on the matter, a huge breach of traditional Confucian morality.  Chang found that he was unable to forgive his daughter and all but disowned her.  He has had very little contact with Grace, Achilles, or their children ever since.  He maintains a cordial if chilly relationship with Cincinnatus, who continues to buy his beer.