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This was such a nice surprise for me ... I wasn't entirely sure what to expect with this one but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it! It's such a readable book, I plowed through it very quickly. It's an easy but compelling read.
I thought that it was an excellent exploration into what its like to be a new immigrant to America, with little money and resources. It gave me a new perspective on how difficult it must be, particularly for children and teenagers as they maneuver through ...more
I thought that it was an excellent exploration into what its like to be a new immigrant to America, with little money and resources. It gave me a new perspective on how difficult it must be, particularly for children and teenagers as they maneuver through ...more
This was an emotional story of the immigrant experience. It saddened me to think about the conditions others live in that we don't know about. It struck me how Kimberly was such an excellent student in Hong Kong, but because of her poverty in Brooklyn, teachers assumed she wasn't a capable student. How many students fall through the cracks because they can't afford to do their assignments and special projects or they're too tired to do their homework because they have to work to help support the
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Wonderful coming of age story from a different perspective. Kimberly emigrates to America from Hong Kong with her mother. They move into a shabby apartment building in Brooklyn, living in squalor. During the day Kimberly is a student and in the evening she works at a sweatshop. She and her mom struggle to make ends meet and to learn what it is like to be an "American". With quirky Chinese sayings and some humor Girl in Translation is a beautifully written story of life, family and love. Highly r
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I enjoyed this one on audio - I don't typically do books this way, but I think the narration was really well-done, and loved the Chinese idioms that the author used throughout the novel. I was frustrated by the situations presented in this story, and am sadened by the thought that they are likely based in truth. It is easy to believe that modern America is not with child labor or endentured servetude...but Girl Interrupted dispells those comforting beliefs.
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Kimberly is about to experience life in the United States for a Chinese immigrant, and unfortunately, it's not going to be easy. Brilliant and hardworking, she is a heroine worth rooting for. It's a quick read and quite enjoyable although the story is one that has been told many times before in fiction.
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Aug 14, 2010
Garlan ✌
marked it as to-read
Feb 12, 2011
Carrie
marked it as to-read
Jan 21, 2018
Erika Hayes
marked it as to-read
