| Guide Picks - Top 6 Books About The
Immigrant Experience |
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literary triumphs on the topic of immigration and the experience of being an immigrant. |
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1) "Angela's
Ashes"
Frank McCourt's Pulitzer Prize-winning debut novel tells the unvarnished story of
a childhood in post-war Ireland. The authenticity of his memories as a child under dire
circumstances drives one to tears of compassion and laughter, only moments apart. Now in
paperback.
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2) "Between
the Lines: Letters Between Undocumented Mexican & Latin American Immigrants &
Their Families & Friends"
Now in paperback, these first-hand documents, compiled by Larry Siems, provide
fascinating insight into the lives of illegal immigrants from Latin America. |
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3) "Calamities
of Exile: Three Nonfiction Novellas"
In this riveting paperback Lawrence Weschler tells the stories of ex-patriots who are
unable to return to their homelands due to political reasons, as in the case of Kanan
Makiya, an author who criticized Saddam Hussein.
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4) "Mambo
Kings Play Songs of Love"
This Pulitzer prize-winning book by Oscar Hijuelos portrays an aging Cuban-American
musician, and his recollections of life and success--as a Mambo King--in Harlem.
Culturally rich, poignant and a must-read. Paperback.
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5) "Star
Fisher"
Fifteen-year-old Joan Lee narrates this story about the experiences of her family as the
first Chinese-Americans in a West Virginia town in 1927. This story is based on the true
experiences of the author's mother. A book for young adults, but a joy for all. Available
in paperback; written by Laurence Yep.
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6) "American
Visa"
This softcover volume of interconnected stories by Ping Wang involves the same character,
Seaweed, as she follows her life's path from China into New York City, where she gets the
ever-illusive American visa but struggles with her past and her future.
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