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American Is in the Heart

American Is in the Heart

Biography & MemoirHistory
Pages
326
Published
1995
Language
English

Synopsis

Carlos Bulosan's autobiography chronicles his journey as a Filipino immigrant in America during the 1930s and 40s. He recounts his experiences with poverty, racial prejudice, and the harsh realities of labor exploitation. This memoir offers a powerful and personal account of the struggles faced by migrant workers and the enduring search for belonging in a new land.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicInformativeReflectiveThought-Provoking
Coming of AgeSurvivalFish Out of Water

Genres

Biography & Memoir History Politics & Society

About the author

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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.