Description
Discover the powerful narrative of self-discovery and resilience in 'America Is Not the Heart,' a breathtaking debut novel by Elaine Castillo. This compelling story captures the complexities of identity and belonging, as it follows Hero De Vera, a young woman navigating her new life in America while grappling with her past in the Philippines. Brimming with emotional depth, this book is not just a tale of immigration but a profound exploration of family, love, and the quest for purpose.
Longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, 'America Is Not the Heart' has been hailed as one of the best debut novels in recent years by Elle. Readers will be drawn into Hero's journey as she confronts her family's hidden histories and the scars they leave behind. The novel unfolds beautifully in 416 pages, weaving together themes of hope, resilience, and the search for identity.
With its rich prose and unforgettable characters, this novel is essential reading for fans of contemporary fiction, immigrant narratives, and anyone looking for a story that resonates on a deeply personal level. Whether you're exploring your own cultural roots or seeking a heartfelt narrative, 'America Is Not the Heart' promises to captivate and inspire.
Book Details:
- Condition: BRAND NEW
- ISBN: 9781786491350
- Year: 2019
- Publisher: Atlantic
- Pages: 416
Delivery Information:
Enjoy the convenience of our fast and reliable delivery service, ensuring your copy of 'America Is Not the Heart' arrives promptly at your doorstep.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786491350
Year: 2019
Publisher: Atlantic
Pages: 416
Description:
Longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize
'This book is it: one of the best debut novels (and novels, period) of recent years' - Elle
How many lives can one person lead in a single lifetime? When Hero De Vera arrives in America, disowned by her parents in the Philippines, she's already on her third. Her uncle, Pol, who has offered her a fresh start and a place to stay in the Bay Area, knows not to ask about the first and second. And his younger wife, Paz, has learned enough about the might and secrecy of the De Vera family to keep her head down. Only their daughter Roni asks Hero why her hands seem to scream with hurt at the steering wheel of the car she drives to collect her from school, and only Rosalyn, the fierce but open-hearted beautician, has any hope of bringing Hero back from the dead.
Longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, 'America Is Not the Heart' has been hailed as one of the best debut novels in recent years by Elle. Readers will be drawn into Hero's journey as she confronts her family's hidden histories and the scars they leave behind. The novel unfolds beautifully in 416 pages, weaving together themes of hope, resilience, and the search for identity.
With its rich prose and unforgettable characters, this novel is essential reading for fans of contemporary fiction, immigrant narratives, and anyone looking for a story that resonates on a deeply personal level. Whether you're exploring your own cultural roots or seeking a heartfelt narrative, 'America Is Not the Heart' promises to captivate and inspire.
Book Details:
- Condition: BRAND NEW
- ISBN: 9781786491350
- Year: 2019
- Publisher: Atlantic
- Pages: 416
Delivery Information:
Enjoy the convenience of our fast and reliable delivery service, ensuring your copy of 'America Is Not the Heart' arrives promptly at your doorstep.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781786491350
Year: 2019
Publisher: Atlantic
Pages: 416
Description:
Longlisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize
'This book is it: one of the best debut novels (and novels, period) of recent years' - Elle
How many lives can one person lead in a single lifetime? When Hero De Vera arrives in America, disowned by her parents in the Philippines, she's already on her third. Her uncle, Pol, who has offered her a fresh start and a place to stay in the Bay Area, knows not to ask about the first and second. And his younger wife, Paz, has learned enough about the might and secrecy of the De Vera family to keep her head down. Only their daughter Roni asks Hero why her hands seem to scream with hurt at the steering wheel of the car she drives to collect her from school, and only Rosalyn, the fierce but open-hearted beautician, has any hope of bringing Hero back from the dead.