These books grapple with the stark differences for the children of immigrants seeking the American dream, the interconnectedness of local communities, and fearless protagonists who have been backed into a corner.
In Weike Wang’s second novel, the titular Joan, daughter of Chinese immigrants, feels at odds with the different facets of her identity: on one hand, she’s a successful ICU doctor in New York City; on the other hand, she feels like she can’t meet the familial and cultural expectations that her family has placed on her. But the death of her father is the catalyst for the stoic workaholic to do some self-reflection.
In short succession, her mother returns to the U.S. after 18 years and the COVID-19 pandemic takes the world by storm. How can she help her brother take care of their now-stranded mother during one of the most challenging times in global health? Despite the high external stakes, Wang paints an intimate portrait of a family with wry humor. Wang received her undergraduate and doctorate degrees at Harvard University, and her MFA from Boston University.
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