A review by aliciarosebane
A Map Is Only One Story: Twenty Writers on Immigration, Family, and the Meaning of Home by

4.0

This collection of essays was really fantastic. Some of the stories are heartbreaking, some are funny, some are both. Each author offers a glimpse into how immigration has impacted their life — one is not able to freely explore the world due to the restrictions of her visa, one has to keep her undocumented status a secret at all costs, one explores how the films of Hayao Miyazaki reflect her experiences of being half Japanese and half American. There are 20 pieces of writing in all, and each feels personal and special. I highly recommend this book.