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ISBN: 0345806409

ISBN13: 9780345806406

The Book of Unknown Americans

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by Cristina Henríquez

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Book Overview

A stunning novel of hopes and dreams, guilt and love--a book that offers a resonant new definition of what it means to be American and "illuminates the lives behind the current debates about Latino immigration" (The New York Times Book Review).

When fifteen-year-old Maribel Rivera sustains a terrible injury, the Riveras leave behind a comfortable life in Mexico and risk everything to come to the United States so that Maribel can...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0345806409

ISBN13:9780345806406

Release Date:March 2015

Publisher:Vintage

Length:304 Pages

Weight:0.54 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.1" x 7.9"

Related Subjects

Cross-Cultural Communication Friendship Immigration Love Mental Health Issues Parent-Child Relationships Racism Literary Fiction American Dream Cultural Identity

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Published by Jackie G , 5 years ago

This was referred to me by a friend and it did not disappoint. Love the way the chapters gave various perspectives from different characters to tie together.