Introducing a fresh, exciting new voice, an inspiring debut about a Chinese immigrant girl forced to choose between two worlds and two futures. When Kimberly.
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Immigrants, new and old, will find much to savor here, from the drama of family secrets to the confusing coming-of-age. Kwok is a natural storyteller who eloquently captures the difficulty of living in two worlds, and the quiet sadness of never feeling quite at home in either.
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This is an altogether captivating debut shot through with moments of humor and grace. Kwok perfectly captures the voice and perspective of a young immigrant, and the result is a powerful work about love, sacrifice and faith. I love how it invited me into the heart and mind of Kimberly Chang, whose hard choices will resonate with anyone who has sacrificed for a dream. Buy the Audiobook Download: Apple Audible downpour eMusic audiobooks. About Girl in Translation Introducing a fresh, exciting new voice, an inspiring debut about a Chinese immigrant girl forced to choose between two worlds and two futures.
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Read it Forward Read it first. Illustrating this, there are a number of Chinese customs and sayings included in the story, all explained by our narrator Kim. I hope readers will not eschew reading this book because of reluctance to read about another culture they think may not be relevant to their own experiences.
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This book is first and foremost about the human condition and human emotions which we all share — love, hope, despair, jealousy, determination, and perseverance. I still remember some of this one even though I read it several years ago. Glad u enjoyed it too.
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I do love a good immigrant story and this one sounds fabulous. I have heard great things about this one but never got around to reading it.
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Your review makes me reconsider that choice! I love reading books about other cultures. This sounds like a great one. The title sounds familiar to me.
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