Beautiful Country is timely, yes, but more importantly it is a near-masterpiece that will make Qian Julie Wang a literary star.” It is not only Wang’s mastery of the language that makes the story so compelling, but also the passionate yearning for empathy and understanding. Beautiful Country tells story, well, quite beautifully. “Incredibly important, exquisitely written, harrowing. “Wang’s voice is powerful and the writing is absolutely gorgeous.” “One of those books that stays with you long after reading it.” “Engaging readers through all five senses and the heart, Wang's debut memoir is a critical addition to the literature on immigration as well as the timeless category of childhood memoir.” – Publishers Weekly, Starred Review of the Day “Extraordinary… Consider this remarkable memoir a new classic.” It’s a uniquely American story, and an essential one.” “This lyrical book is full of small moments of joy, heartbreaking pain and the struggles of a family trying to survive.

tell remarkable stor of displacement, heartache and resilience.”

Wang’s powerful story reminds us how lucky we are to have the privileges unlocked by -and what others risk and endure every day in hopes of getting one too.” you feel as if you’re traveling with her on foot instead of observing by drone. What sets Wang’s memoir apart is the narrowness of its scope. Chances are, you’ve read an immigration story or two. “ Beautiful Country is not only a window into a family’s experience of beginning again with limited resources, it’s also the story of a reader using books to find her way. The Strand’s Book HookUp Selection for September 2021Ī Barnes & Noble Most Anticipated New Book Release of September 2021Ī “Best Reads” Pick on Entertainment Weekly ’s Hit List of MemoirsĪ Books Are Magic Monthly Magic Book Subscription Nonfiction Pick for September 2021Ī “Memoir to Remember” Pick by Refinery29 UKĪn “Unmissable Memoir” Choice by Stylist UKįeatured on “Most Anticipated” lists from The New York Times, Shondaland, Nylon, The New York Post, Yahoo! News, B&N Reads, PopSugar, Kirkus Reviews, Book Page, Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, LitHub, Daily Kos, Alma, SheReads, BookRiot, Bustle and more New York Times Feature for New Books Coming September 2021Ī Book of the Month Selection for September 2021Īn Instant Amazon Bestseller and Editor’s Pick New York Times Seven New Memoirs to Read in Fall 2021 New York Times Group Text Pick for Book Clubs for September 2021 Named one of the best books of 2021 by The New York Times, NPR, Publishers Weekly, Newsweek, The Guardian, Good Housekeeping, She Reads, and more

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