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parasolcrafter's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Child abuse, Classism, Deportation, Infidelity, Racial slurs, Misogyny, Violence, Animal cruelty, Colonisation, Racism, Sexism, Chronic illness, Grief, Hate crime, Pedophilia, and Xenophobia
Moderate: Excrement
erebus53's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful Country is a direct translation of the Chinese term for USA 美国 - Mĕiguó . Whenever I hear " Mĕiguó " spoken, I picture the characters in my mind. A year working at a Chinese Newspaper will do that to a nerdy lass who likes languages. I have always been struck by how ironic the name is. The memoire written is an awakening from a childhood where the author needs to protect herself over and again, from the perils of being an "illegal" migrant. When any false word could get you deported, you learn to say what people want to hear.
From sweat shops, and bigoted teachers, buying the cheapest food possible, and making do with forgaed treasures, this is a candid story of poverty, Racism, and survival. I found the descriptions reminded me of many things that have been part of my life, and drew stark contrast between some of my own experiences as a White New Zealander ( Pākeha ) living in a country with social security.
I expect that some of this recounting may be affronting to those who are unaware of the type of life that oppressed people can easily fall into. The story is that of someone who has survived, but doesn't really feel as saccharine as a lot of inspiration stories can be.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Sexual harassment, Vomit, and Sexism
Moderate: Chronic illness, Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Mental illness, Misogyny, Body shaming, Bullying, Deportation, Grief, Infidelity, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Minor: Pedophilia, Abortion, and Gun violence
newtons's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Chronic illness, Classism, Medical content, Mental illness, Abandonment, Ableism, Body shaming, Bullying, Cancer, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Police brutality, Racism, Sexual harassment, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Violence, War, and Domestic abuse
emzireads's review against another edition
4.0
Moderate: Chronic illness, Animal cruelty, Vomit, Racism, and Grief
unsuccessfulbookclub's review against another edition
4.75
- I will advocate for free lunch and summer food programs through my local public school system and vote for school board candidates who share my views.
- I will call my legislators and urge them to create long-term, easier ways for young children of undocumented immigrants to achieve citizenship.
- I will continue to avoid fast fashion and invest in clothing and other goods made by people who are earning a living wage.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Blood, Chronic illness, Classism, Domestic abuse, Racial slurs, and Racism
apworden's review against another edition
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Vomit, Fatphobia, Medical content, Chronic illness, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, and Racial slurs
bayleaff's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Classism, and Child abuse
Minor: Domestic abuse and Chronic illness
katrinasherise's review against another edition
5.0
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Bullying, Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, Hate crime, Medical content, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Xenophobia
Minor: Abortion
whatkathrynreads_'s review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Chronic illness
Minor: Domestic abuse
brittishliterature's review against another edition
4.75
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Grief, Racial slurs, Racism, Stalking, Suicide attempt, Vomit, and Xenophobia