The Laughter Of My Father (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258233143)

The Laughter of My Father is a memoir written by Carlos Bulosan, an immigrant from the Philippines who moved to the United States in the 1930s. The book recounts Bulosan's experiences growing up in poverty in the Philippines and his journey to America in search of a better life.Bulosan's memoir is a poignant and powerful exploration of the immigrant experience in America. He describes the struggles and hardships he faced as a Filipino immigrant, including racism, discrimination, and poverty. Despite these challenges, Bulosan remains optimistic and hopeful, inspired by the laughter of his father, who taught him to find joy in even the most difficult of circumstances.Throughout the book, Bulosan reflects on his own experiences as an immigrant and the experiences of other Filipino immigrants he has met. He also explores the broader social and political issues facing immigrants in America, including the struggle for civil rights and the fight against imperialism.The Laughter of My Father is a moving and inspiring memoir that offers a unique perspective on the immigrant experience in America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of immigration and the struggles faced by those who come to America in search of a better life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Carlos Bulosan
ISBN-10: 1258233142
ISBN-13: 9781258233143
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 03/17/2012
Pages: 202
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.80d