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Wow! This book is a reminder of why I used to say memoirs were my favorite genre. Although this is a memoir, it's the type that reads like a fictional story (similar to The Glass Castle). Qian Qian told her story of immigration is such a beautiful way. I related to this story more than I thought I would even though I was born here in the United States.
Qian Qian starts the story with her trip over to the US at a very young age. She then continues it with her memories between then and about 6th grade. She shares all her struggles, her Mama and Baba's struggles, as well as all her highlights, including the few gifts she receives through her time in the US. This is a beautiful story that shares the things immigrants have to go through to try to raise their children in an environment that gives them more opportunities.
I really hope Qian will write more memoirs about her memories after 6th grade because she is a talented writer.
Qian Qian starts the story with her trip over to the US at a very young age. She then continues it with her memories between then and about 6th grade. She shares all her struggles, her Mama and Baba's struggles, as well as all her highlights, including the few gifts she receives through her time in the US. This is a beautiful story that shares the things immigrants have to go through to try to raise their children in an environment that gives them more opportunities.
I really hope Qian will write more memoirs about her memories after 6th grade because she is a talented writer.
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This was a captivating and beautifully written memoir to read.
It feels premature on Jan 8 to say this is my favorite book of the year, but I really liked this one. Couldn't put it down for the last 100 pages. My only criticism would be that the ending felt rushed and I wanted more.
An important, beautifully written account of the full trauma of being an undocumented immigrant in America.
A wonderful but haunting memoir of an undocumented family living in New York City during the early 1990's through the eyes of a seven year old girl.
5 / 5 stars.
5 / 5 stars.
If I read one book this good every year I would be happy. I couldn't stop talking about it, but also it is deeply sad. Quian is an incredible writer and captures her childhood perspective so clearly and beautifully.
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Wow, Qian Julie Wang.
Funny, heartbreaking, and all of the things that make your heart melt, Beautiful Country is a wonderful and necessary read.
I especially love the photo at the end, how rewarding it feels to put faces to these names.
Funny, heartbreaking, and all of the things that make your heart melt, Beautiful Country is a wonderful and necessary read.
I especially love the photo at the end, how rewarding it feels to put faces to these names.