[bksvol-discuss] Re: Fwd: The book you submitted to Bookshare is now in the library
- From: "Kim Friedman" <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2011 19:54:17 -0800
Hi, Vivian, congratulations for getting your submission into the
bookshare collection. Regards, Kim Friedman.
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Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Fwd: The book you submitted to Bookshare is
now in the library
Hello Everyone;
YAY!! The nonfiction book I submitted is now in the library! Enjoy!
Good Fortune: My Journey to Gold Mountain by Li Wong
Brief Synopsis:
In this dramatic memoir of early-twentieth century immigration, the
author shares her family's difficult but ultimately triumphant journey
from their small village in rural China, through detention and
interrogation at Angel Island, to a new life in
Long Synopsis:
In this dramatic memoir of early-twentieth century immigration, the
author shares her family's difficult but ultimately triumphant journey
from their small village in rural China, through detention and
interrogation at Angel Island, to a new life in Oakland's Chinatown. THE
YEAR IS 1933, and seven-year-old Li Keng's life is about to change
forever. Her father has decided to bring his family from a small village
in southern China to "Gold Mountain," the United States. California. Now
Li Keng, Mama, and her two sisters will embark on a remarkable journey
that will take them halfway around the world. Getting to America is not
easy. The family travels by foot, by train, and by boat. Even more
difficult is getting past America's strict anti-Chinese immigration
laws. To do so, the family must keep secrets and offer well-rehearsed
lies to American officials. The Gees are detained for processing along
with other Asian immigrants at Angel Island, in San Francisco Bay. The
conditions are harsh and uncertainty and fear hang in the air. Any
misstep could mean deportation. Life in America during the Great
Depression brings many exciting surprises as well as a few
disappointments. Li Keng loves the American school she attends each day
and she makes friends with other children in her neighborhood. Hunger,
poverty, police raids, frequent moves, and the occasional sting of
racism are a part of everyday life, but slowly Li Keng and her family
find stability and a true home in "Gold Mountain." An author's note
contains photos and an update on her family. The book contains
information on Angel Island and its significance in history as well as
an explanation of the Chinese Exclusion Act
We are pleased to inform you that your submission of Good Fortune: My
Journey to Gold Mountain by Li Wong has been reviewed, accepted, and
added to the Bookshare collection. Eligible members of the Bookshare
community now have the opportunity to enjoy your book in an accessible
format.
Thank you very much for your efforts and making this possible!
Thank you, The Bookshare Team
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