As a kid, the only Asian American literature that crossed my path was stylized and historical, writes Kristin T. Lee. Now I’m thrilled to find so many books that go beyond the usual tropes.
THAT is the title of a compelling novel by Elaine Castillo, a fictional update of Carlos Bulosan s iconic semi-autobiographical novel called America Is in the Heart. America Is Not the Heart is a powerful and intricately woven tapestry of identity, migration and the complexities of the American dream. In this debut novel, Castillo explores the lives of Filipino immigrants, offering a profound and intimate portrayal of their struggles, triumphs and the various threads that bind families and communities together.