“America is also the nameless foreigner, the homeless refugee, the hungry boy begging for a job and the black body dangling on a tree. America is the illiterate immigrant who is ashamed that the world of books and intellectual opportunities are closed to him. We are all that nameless foreigner, that homeless refugee, that hungry boy, that illiterate immigrant and that lynched black body. All of us, from the first Adams to the last Filipino, native born or alien, educated or illiterate-We are America!”
Quote by Carlos Bulosan
Work
America is In the Heart: A Personal History
This book is a deeply personal narrative that delves into the author's journey of cultural and national identity, intertwining personal anecdotes with broader historical and social contexts. The author reflects on their life as a Filipino-American, navigating the complexities of immigration, assimilation, and the search for a sense of belonging in America. more
Author
Carlos Bulosan
Carlos Bulosan was a Filipino American novelist, best known for his work 'America Is in the Heart,' which vividly depicts the struggles of Filipino immigrants in the United States. His writing often focuses on themes of immigration, the working class, and identity. more