{"product_id":"las-crosses-an-unwavering-journey-to-a-new-life-in-america-hardcover","title":"las Crosses: An Unwavering Journey to a New Life in America - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eApple An\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e*** A finalist for the \"Women's Non-Fiction\" and \"Multicultural Non-Fiction\" awards at The 10th Annual IAN Book of the Year Awards ***\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing her heart to a better life far away from home ...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith no backup plan, Apple left Beijing right after the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989 to pursue her doctoral education in America. She had no idea her American life would start in a small city that drastically differed from her image of America and her life in Beijing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple was anxious, ignorant, broken, lost, and homesick. But she was also excited, curious, open-minded, fearless, adventurous, and resilient. Did she survive the fish-out-of-the-water situation that many immigrants experienced?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApple's story transcends the Pacific Ocean, cultures, time, and personal comfort zone. She invites readers to join her on the journey of the first eight months she spent in America with a blend of humility, humor, honesty, and vulnerability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLas Crosses \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis a mesmerizing Asian American memoir. If you like resilient people, light-hearted humor, and fast-paced page-turners, then you'll love Apple An's inspirational account.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRead what other readers said about \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLas Crosses \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ein the reviews. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuy the book now to be captivated today! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou won't be disappointed!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 132\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 05, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51781704024352,"sku":"9781958900000","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8fea4ae8c037b2ee336869af839cebf7.webp?v=1780555686","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/las-crosses-an-unwavering-journey-to-a-new-life-in-america-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}