Beautiful Country
A Memoir of an Undocumented Childhood
Qian Julie Wang
The memoir recounts the author's experience growing up as an undocumented Chinese immigrant in New York City during the 1990s. It delves into the daily struggles and hardships faced by her family, from poverty and labor exploitation to the constant fear of deportation, while also exploring themes of identity, resilience, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
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