{"product_id":"good-fortune-my-journey-to-gold-mountain","title":"Good Fortune: My Journey to Gold Mountain","description":"In this dramatic memoir of early-twentieth century immigration, author Li Keng Wong shares her family's difficult journey from rural China to a new life in California.\n\nIn 1933, seven-year-old Li Keng's life changed forever when her father decided to bring his family from a small village in southern China to California. Getting to America was not easy, as their family faced America's strict anti-Chinese immigration laws that meant any misstep could mean deportation and disgrace.\n\nLife in America during the Great Depression brought many exciting surprises as well as many challenges. Hunger, poverty, police raids, frequent moves, and the occasional sting of racism were a part of everyday life, but slowly Li Keng and her family found stability and a true home in \"Gold Mountain.\"\n\nAn author's note contains photos and an update on Li Keng Wong's family. This evocative memoir presents the joys and sorrows of pursuing the American Dream during a time of racism and great poverty, but also immense opportunity. The book also contains information on Angel Island and its significance in history as well as an explanation of the Chinese Exclusion Act.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1561454648\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.1561454648.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Wong, Li Keng\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44283362541745,"sku":"RDV.1561454648.G","price":6.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/skuimage_ebe3591b-8e5b-441e-bc90-b5c814551851.jpg?v=1718817677","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/good-fortune-my-journey-to-gold-mountain","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}