Las Crosses: An Unwavering Journey to a New Life in America (Large Print) by App

Description: Las Crosses by Apple An Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Apple travels across the Pacific Ocean, two cultures, and her comfort zone to find her in a small city in America. Anxious, shocked, confused, heartbroken, and determined, Apple builds a new life. Publisher Description If you crave stories of resilient people who follow their heads, hearts, and dreams, and if you like light-hearted humor and fast-paced page-turners, then youll love Apple Ans inspirational account.Fleeing the aftermath of the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989 and fueled by a burning desire for a better life, Apple embarks on a daring journey to pursue her doctoral education in America. With no backup plan, Apple must make this journey work. But she has no idea that her starting place, Las Cruces, NM, is a quiet desert town - a far cry from the bustling metropolis she envisioned. Anxious, ignorant, and homesick, Apple faces challenges she never had before. But she is determined to be open-minded. Excited and curious, will she simply survive the fish-out-of-the-water situation many immigrants experience, or will she thrive in this unexpected American adventure? "Las Crosses" is a mesmerizing Asian American memoir that chronicles Apples first eight months in America. Filled with humility, humor, honesty, and vulnerability, Apple invites readers on a journey of cultural adaptation, self-discovery, and the transformative power of facing new challenges. Buy "Las Crosses" now to be captivated today!*** A finalist for the "Womens Non-Fiction" and "Multicultural Non-Fiction" awards at The 2023 IAN Book of the Year Awards*** Fun fact: The title "Las Crosses" has several meanings: (1) The story occurred in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Las Cruces is Spanish for "The Crosses." The title is to honor the location and its Spanish-English heritage. (2) The story is about the cross-culture experience, and (3) cross-geological locations via the Pacific Ocean. (4) The moment in the story was at a cross point in Apples life. (5) This book is the authors debut book. It marks her intellectual exploration crossing from academic research & publishing to literary publishing. Author Biography Apple An grew up during Chinas Cultural Revolution and came to the US in her 20s. She is a professor at Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York. She writes short stories and books about her life and those of people she knows. Her goal is to enrich Asian American cultural heritage and history and to enhance cultural understanding and acceptance among all people. Details ISBN 1958900052 ISBN-13 9781958900055 Title Las Crosses Author Apple An Format Hardcover Year 2023 Pages 244 Publisher Voices Heard Publishing, LLC GE_Item_ID:157769953; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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