Edité par Viking, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, Royaume-Uni
Etat : LikeNew. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day.
Edité par Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK, OBAMA 2021 BOOK PICK and INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Hunger was a constant, reliable friend in Mei Guo. She came second only to loneliness.' In China she was the daughter of professors. In Brooklyn her family is 'illegal.' Qian is just seven when she moves to America, the 'Beautiful Country', where she and her parents find that the roads of New York City are not paved with gold, but crushing fear and scarcity. Unable to speak English at first, Qian and her parents must work wherever they can to survive, all while she battles hunger and loneliness at school. Thus begins an extraordinary story that describes, in vivid colours, days labouring in sweatshops and sushi factories, nights scavenging the streets for furniture, and the terrifying moment when the family emerges from the shadows to seek emergency medical treatment for Qian's mother. Qian Julie Wang's memoir is an unforgettable account of what it means to live under the perpetual threat of deportation and the small joys and sheer determination that kept her family afloat in a new land. Told from a child's perspective, in a voice that is intimate, poignant and startlingly lyrical, Beautiful Country is the story of a girl who learns first to live - and then escape - an invisible life. 'A powerful, gripping insight into the world of an undocumented migrant in New York . . . beautifully written, with vivid scenes that linger in the mind long after finishing it' Helena Merriman 'A story that needs to be heard. Moving, beautiful, heartbreaking and even funny . . . I never wanted it to end' Philippa Perry 'Deeply compelling . . . I was moved by the love and resilience of this family thrust into darkness. The book casts an urgent light on a reality that extends way beyond America's borders' Hisham Matar, author of A Month in Siena and The Return 'Astonishing . . . In restrained but beautiful prose, Wang honours her family's sacrifices, but alerts us to the urgent realisation that they should not be necessary' Nesrine Malik. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Edité par Penguin Books, Limited, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Royaume-Uni
Etat : Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
Edité par Viking, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : Brit Books, Milton Keynes, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Edité par Viking, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : AwesomeBooks, Wallingford, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Beautiful Country: A Memoir of An Undocumented Childhood This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
Edité par Viking 30/09/2021, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : Bahamut Media, Reading, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.
Edité par Penguin Books Ltd, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
HRD. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Edité par Penguin Books Ltd, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.
Edité par Doubleday, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. New.
Edité par Doubleday, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. Brand New Copy.
Edité par Doubleday, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : GoldenDragon, Houston, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. Buy for Great customer experience.
Edité par Doubleday, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. New. Fast Shipping and good customer service.
Edité par Viking, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. 320 pages. 8.74x5.71x1.26 inches. In Stock.
Edité par Doubleday, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : GoldBooks, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.
Edité par Penguin Books Ltd, 2021
ISBN 10 : 024151469X ISBN 13 : 9780241514696
Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. | Seiten: 320 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.