Carlos Bulosan Books

"Bulosan's semi-autobiographical novel begins with the narrator's rural childhood in the Philippines and the struggles of land-poor peasant families affected by US imperialism after the Spanish American War of the late 1890s. Carlos's experiences with other Filipino migrant laborers, who endured intense racial abuse in the fields, orchards, towns, cities and canneries of California and the Pacific Northwest in the 1930s, reexamine the ideals of the American dream"-- Provided by publisher

Set against the backdrop of post-World War II Philippines, the story follows Gar Stanley as he searches for his childhood sweetheart's missing husband after a Japanese ambush. Armed only with a ring as a clue, Gar navigates a dangerous landscape, encountering a diverse cast of characters from bankers to warriors. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he discovers that appearances can be deceiving, and he must race against time to protect his friend from deadly conspirators lurking in the shadows.