About the book
A stunning novel of hopes and dreams, guilt and love—a book that offers a resonant new definition of what it means to be American and \"illuminates the lives behind the current debates about Latino immigration\" (The New York Times Book Review).
When fifteen-year-old Maribel Rivera sustains a terrible injury, the Riveras leave behind a comfortable life in Mexico and risk everything to come to the United States so that Maribel can have the care she needs. Once they arrive, it’s not long before Maribel attracts the attention of Mayor Toro, the son of one of their new neighbors, who sees a kindred spirit in this beautiful, damaged outsider. Their love story sets in motion events that will have profound repercussions for everyone involved. Here Henríquez seamlessly interweaves the story of these star-crossed lovers, and of the Rivera and Toro families, with the testimonials of men and women who have come to the United States from all over Latin America.
Editions of The Book of Unknown Americans
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385680738
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385350846
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385680752
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780345806406
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385350853
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385680745
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780804191432
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780804191456
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780804191449
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780804191425
Read an Excerpt
A stunning novel of hopes and dreams, guilt and love—a book that offers a resonant new definition of what it means to be American and \"illuminates the lives behind the current debates about Latino immigration\" (The New York Times Book Review).
When fifteen-year-old Maribel Rivera sustains a terrible injury, the Riveras leave behind a comfortable life in Mexico and risk everything to come to the United States so that Maribel can have the care she needs. Once they arrive, it’s not long before Maribel attracts the attention of Mayor Toro, the son of one of their new neighbors, who sees a kindred spirit in this beautiful, damaged outsider. Their love story sets in motion events that will have profound repercussions for everyone involved. Here Henríquez seamlessly interweaves the story of these star-crossed lovers, and of the Rivera and Toro families, with the testimonials of men and women who have come to the United States from all over Latin America.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Book of Unknown Americans about?
A stunning novel of hopes and dreams, guilt and love—a book that offers a resonant new definition of what it means to be American and \"illuminates the lives behind the current debates about Latino immigration\" (The New York Times Book Review).
When fifteen-year-old Maribel Rivera sustains a terrible injury, the Riveras leave behind a comfortable life in Mexico and risk everything to come to the United States so that Maribel can have the care she needs. Once they arrive, it’s not long before Maribel attracts the attention of Mayor Toro, the son of one of their new neighbors, who sees a kindred spirit in this beautiful, damaged outsider. Their love story sets in motion events that will have profound repercussions for everyone involved. Here Henríquez seamlessly interweaves the story of these star-crossed lovers, and of the Rivera and Toro families, with the testimonials of men and women who have come to the United States from all over Latin America.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Book of Unknown Americans?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Book of Unknown Americans?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385680738
Is The Book of Unknown Americans part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Vintage Contemporaries
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Book of Unknown Americans?
Cristina Henríquez
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Book of Unknown Americans is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385680738) and hardcover(ISBN 9780385350846) and paperback(ISBN 9780385680752) and paperback(ISBN 9780345806406) and ebook(ISBN 9780385350853) and ebook(ISBN 9780385680745) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780804191432) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780804191456) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780804191449) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780804191425)
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