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America is in the heart

America is in the heart

Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
352
Published
1946
Language
English

Synopsis

This powerful memoir follows a Filipino immigrant's journey through the harsh realities of migrant farm labor in pre-World War II California. It's a raw and honest account of struggle, resilience, and the search for belonging in a land that often offered little welcome. Experience the life of those who worked the fields and faced immense challenges.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

EmotionalReflectiveGrittyThought-Provoking
Coming of AgeSurvivalFish Out of Water

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Politics & Society Sociology Biography Essays Literary Fiction

About the author

C
Carlos Bulosan

Carlos Bulosan was a Filipino American writer whose most famous work, America is in the Heart, tells the story of Filipino laborers in the United States. His writing often explored themes of immigration, identity, and the struggles of the working class.