May 2018
For the month of May we read The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henriquez.
Thinking back to when we read The Book of Unknown Americans I remember the following things:
- The writing was simple (makes this book a quick read)
- Even though the book was a quick read- I remember taking time with the book and enjoying the development of the characters.
- I felt that there was a window that allowed me to look/experience the life that immigrants face.
There are a couple of other items that come back to mind when reflecting on this book. However, the last bullet point is the one that really sits strongly in my memory. The story, built around a family that faces serious changes after the daughter has an accident, is gripping. The story covers so many matters of the heart; love, happiness, sadness, guilt, death, acceptance, hopes and dreams. If I remember correctly; I believe that every character has a moment where they deal with each matter of the heart.