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In an epic story that spans 150 years and continues to the present day, Iris Chang tells of a people’s search for a better life—the determination of the Chinese to forge an identity and a destiny in a strange land and, often against great obstacles, to find success. She chronicles the manyContinue
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bookpage published on Wed, 15 Sep 2010
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The Chinese in America
Given a choice, the first wave of Chinese emigres to America would not have stayed on in America. These early Chinese immigrants had every intention of returning to China after making their fortune in the United States. But many were unable to make t ... (read full critics)
asianreviewofbooks published on Wed, 1 Sep 2010
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A very good read
The author did an outstanding job in narrating the history of the Chinese in America. Like any minorities, we have not been treated fairly in this country.
On the one hand, I'm proud that we Chinese are known as industrious, hard-working and law-abiding citizens. On the other hand, I'm angry ... (continue)
Mattklau said on Dec 27, 2007 about the Hardcover edition | Add your feedback
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- English Books
- Paperback 512 Pages
- Edition: Reprint
- ISBN-10: 0142004170
- ISBN-13: 9780142004173
- Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
- Pub date: Mar 30, 2004
- Dimensions: 1290 mm x 903 mm x 194 mm Just how big is that?
- Also available as: Hardcover, Audio Cassette and Others
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The Chinese in America By Iris Chang
In theory, Americans are defined not by their ethnicity but by their adherence to the principles enshrined in the founding documents of the United States. But in practice, a "real" American is often thought to be some wholly mythological, composite d ... (read full critics)