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The Reluctant Migrant's Daughter
A memoir
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The narrative follows Li, the fifth child of Chinese migrants in Kuala Lumpur, as she navigates a challenging childhood marked by neglect and abuse. Despite her struggles, she finds moments of joy in high school and later in her marriage, although tensions with her mother-in-law complicate her life. As an elderly woman, Li reflects on her experiences, including the hardships of immigration, racism, and family dynamics, aiming to shed light on the immigrant experience and advocate for understanding and patience from host nations.
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The Reluctant Migrant's Daughter, Li Zhang
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- The Reluctant Migrant's Daughter
- Subtitle
- A memoir
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Li Zhang
- Publisher
- Zhang Jian Li
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 242
- ISBN13
- 9780646866727
- Category
- Motherhood and Parenthood
- Description
- The narrative follows Li, the fifth child of Chinese migrants in Kuala Lumpur, as she navigates a challenging childhood marked by neglect and abuse. Despite her struggles, she finds moments of joy in high school and later in her marriage, although tensions with her mother-in-law complicate her life. As an elderly woman, Li reflects on her experiences, including the hardships of immigration, racism, and family dynamics, aiming to shed light on the immigrant experience and advocate for understanding and patience from host nations.