America Is Not the Heart
2018 · literary fiction · adult
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Set in 1 place · 1 primarySense of Place
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After fleeing the Philippines, Hero De Vera arrives at her uncles where she is given a fresh start. He asks no questions about her disturbing political past, but his daughter, the first American-born family member, is unable to resist her curiosity especially about her cousin's damaged hands.
Set in
- ★Milpitas, California · United States★ primaryFilipino immigrant family home
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