The Book of Unknown Americans

Name: The Book of Unknown Americans
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781782111221
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By Cristina Henríquez

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The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez is a poignant exploration of the immigrant experience in America. It intertwines the stories of various characters who have moved to Delaware from Latin American countries, seeking better lives amidst new challenges. Centred around the Rivera family, the narrative touches on themes of love, resilience, and the quest for belonging in an unfamiliar land.
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You might like this book if you’re interested in exploring the rich tapestry of immigrant experiences, woven with themes of love, aspiration, and identity. Its compelling narrative offers a heartfelt glimpse into the lives of Latin American families attempting to rebuild and find hope in America. This emotionally resonant tale can appeal to those who appreciate stories about personal journeys and cultural challenges.

The Book of Unknown Americans

A deeply moving novel about the many different voices of the immigrant experience, inspired by the story of the author's father.

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When Alma Rivera arrives in Delaware she is full of the promise and possibilities of her new home. Hope that her daughter Maribel will be helped by the specialist support US education can provide, and faith that her husband Arturo will flourish in a country that celebrates the hard-working. But life without status, money, family, and friends soon becomes unmanageable and violent.

Told through a range of perspectives written with compassion and grace, Cristina Henríquez gives voice to the displaced and the unknown, and shows what it means to uproot your life in search of something better.

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The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez has been praised for its deep exploration of love, identity, and community through the eyes of immigrants in America. The novel's strength lies in its realistic, unadorned prose which captures the myriad challenges faced by its characters. Critics highlight its compassionate storytelling and the breadth of its narrative perspective, shifting among different characters to paint a vivid, moving portrait of the immigrant experience. The book's ability to evoke empathy without sentimentality and its subtle yet powerful social commentary have been noted as key aspects of its acclaim.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782111221

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 205g

Pages: 304

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Cristina Henriquez Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction

About the Author

Cristina Henriquez is the author of the novel The World In Half and the story collection Come Together, Fall Apart, which was a New York Times Editors' Choice selection. Cristina earned her undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and is a graduate of the Iowa Writers' Workshop. She lives in Chicago.

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