Description
Cristina Henríquez delivers a poignant narrative exploring the complexities of the American dream through the eyes of immigrant families. When a devastating accident forces the Riveras to leave their home in Mexico for the United States, their daughter Maribel finds an unexpected connection with Mayor Toro, the son of their neighbors. Their burgeoning romance unfolds against a backdrop of shared hopes, profound challenges, and the search for belonging in a new land. Henríquez masterfully weaves together the personal stories of these families with the broader experiences of immigrants, offering a powerful and timely reflection on identity, love, and what it truly means to be American.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Jun 3, 2014
251 pages
ISBN: 9780385350853
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Details
First Published
2014
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez.