Description
In this poignant debut, a young immigrant girl navigates the complexities of two vastly different worlds, living a secret double life between her demanding school days and her family's sweatshop labor. As she translates not only languages but also her very identity, she grapples with the immense pressure of her family's future and the conflicting desires of her own heart. This powerful narrative explores the universal immigrant experience of balancing cultural expectations with personal aspirations, revealing the sacrifices and resilience found in the pursuit of the American dream. It's a moving story of hardship, love, and the profound truths that can be lost, or found, in translation.
Available Editions
paperback
Riverhead Books
Published Jan 1, 2010
293 pages
ISBN: 9781594487569
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Details
First Published
2010
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok.