In 1947, the Communists took over China, and four remarkable women were forced to flee their homeland. Arriving in Taiwan in 1948, Dolores, Suzanne, Margaret, and Marx, met at the elite First Girls' School, the "narrow gate" where a lucky few could become eligible for U.S. visas. In this refuge, their characters were built, their friendships were formed, and their eves were focused on the future -- a life in America, where their paths would diverge dramatically. But this group portrait does not end once the women reach ...
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In 1947, the Communists took over China, and four remarkable women were forced to flee their homeland. Arriving in Taiwan in 1948, Dolores, Suzanne, Margaret, and Marx, met at the elite First Girls' School, the "narrow gate" where a lucky few could become eligible for U.S. visas. In this refuge, their characters were built, their friendships were formed, and their eves were focused on the future -- a life in America, where their paths would diverge dramatically. But this group portrait does not end once the women reach America. Beyond the Narrow Gate chronicles the struggles and hardships the women faced in their new country and breaks new ground by taking readers outside of Chinatown into diverse communities and families, effectively re-drawing the map of Asian America.
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Seller's Description:
The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. With remainder mark. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Fine in very good dust jacket. Excellent Book Club Edition Hardcover, book and dustjacket without writing, marks or tears, little discernable cover wear, no remainder marks, not clipped (no price), not ex-library. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 288 p. Audience: General/trade.
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New in new dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 288 p. Audience: General/trade. 1st edition 1999 with DJ as pictured. Book is NEW
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