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Mona in the Promised Land: A Novel

Gish Jen

On every page, Gish Jen sets our received notions spinning with a wit as dry as a latter-day Jane Austen's.

Typical American

Gish Jen

Gish Jen. in Chinese. The language of outside the house had seeped well inside — Cadillac, Pyrex, subway, Coney Island, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Transistor radio. Theresa and Helen and Ralph slipped from tongue to ...

Understanding Gish Jen

Jennifer Ann Ho

Jennifer Ann Ho introduces readers to a “typical American” writer, Gish Jen, the author of four novels, Typical American, Mona in the Promised Land, The Love Wife, and World and Town; a collection of short stories, Who’s Irish?; and a ...

Tiger Writing

Gish Jen

... lecture summaries, as well as the graceful and extraordinarily generous introductions given by Nancy Cott, Ju Yon Kim, and Amanda Claybaugh. xi Author's Note.

The Love Wife

Gish Jen

Rich in insight, buoyed by humor, The Love Wife is a hugely satisfying work. From the Trade Paperback edition.

World and Town

Gish Jen

Two years after burying her husband and best friend, 68-year-old Hattie Kong moves to a small New England town where she is joined by a Cambodian family and reunited with an ex-lover before tackling challenges in the form of fundamentalist ...

Who's Irish?: Stories

Gish Jen

The stories in Who's Irish? show us the children of immigrants looking wonderingly at their parents' efforts to assimilate, while the older generation asks how so much selfless hard work on their part can have yielded them offspring who'd ...

A Study Guide for Gish Jen's "Typical American"

Gale, Cengage Learning

This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more.

A Study Guide for Gish Jen's "What Means Switch"

Gale, Cengage Learning

This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more.

Negotiating Masculinity: Rereading Male Figures in Gish Jen, ...

Kai Zhang

White society's stereotypes of emasculated Chinese American men are a consequence of the politically, historically, and culturally enforced "feminization" of Chinese American men in American society.

Do Over: Make Today the First Day of Your New Career

Jon Acuff

... Janis McAdoo, Jason B. Weakley, Jason Hoschouer, Jason Sprague, Jay Reed, Jeff Bevan, Jeff Brown, Jeff Ott, Jeffery Ingram, Jen Moff, Jen Ochej, Jen Stephens, Jen Wilson, Jenn Bass, Jenn Sprinkle, Jenna Benton, Jennifer Chin Baker, ...

What's Your Story, Amelia Earhart?

Jen Barton

Jen Barton. WHAT'S YOUR STORY, AMELIA EARHART? Jen Barton illustrations by Doug Jones Lerner Publications Minneapolis Note to readers, parents, and educators: This book includes an. Title Page.

Michiganensian

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For the Love: Fighting for Grace in a World of Impossible ...

Jen Hatmaker

Best-selling author Jen Hatmaker is convinced life can be lovely and fun and courageous and kind.

All My Friends are Engaged

Jen Glantz

Jen Glantz. www.thethingsilearnedfrom.com ...

Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops

Jen Campbell

Jen Campbell. WEIRD THINGS CUSTOMERS SAY IN BOOKSHOPS Jen Campbell CONSTABLE Constable & Robinson Ltd 5556 Russell Square London WC1B 4HP.

You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and ...

Jen Sincero

YOU ARE A BADASS IS THE SELF-HELP BOOK FOR PEOPLE WHO DESPERATELY WANT TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES BUT DON'T WANT TO GET BUSTED DOING IT. In this refreshingly entertaining how-to guide, bestselling author and world-traveling success coach, Jen ...

A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin

Jen Bryant

Jen Bryant and Melissa Sweet team up once again to share this inspiring story of a self-taught painter from humble beginnings who despite many obstacles, was ultimately able to do what he loved, and be recognized for who he was: an artist.

Kaleidoscope Eyes

Jen Bryant

In a tale inspired by a true story of buried treasure, Jen Bryant weaves an emotional and suspenseful novel in poems, all set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War during a pivotal year in U.S. history. From the Hardcover edition.

Everything Is Possible: Finding the Faith and Courage to ...

Jen Bricker

Jen is one of the precious few who was born under extraordinary circumstances and has gone on to live an extraordinary life. This is a special story about a very special woman. I'm blessed to call her my friend.

Ju Ho Yu Mei-kuo Jen Ta Chiao Tao: Mei-kuo Shih Jen Chi Kuan ...

Peijie Yu

Guide to Jen Sincero’s You Are a Badass at Making Money by ...

Instaread

Instaread. GUIDE to Jen Sincero's YOU ARE ABADASS | MARING MONEY Insuredd Guide to Jen Sincero's You Are a Badass at Making. Front Cover.

The Gumshoe, the Witch, and the Virtual Corpse:

Keith Hartman

JUSTIN WEIR, 7/7/23, 2:42p : “Hi Jen, it's Justin. Just called to see how things are comin' along.” JUSTIN WEIR, 7/8/23. 3:14p : “Hi Jen, Justin again. How's the case goin'? If you can get back to me before the show tonight, I'd really appreciate ...

Bleating in Southern California: Confucious, Lao-Tzu, M. ...

Yingtien A. Shih

IT IS BETTER TO GIVE MORE BUT TAKE LESS CONFUCIUS JEN-WEN: Can I dial direct? YA-CHEN: You've got to get the operator. JEN-WEN: Operator, please connect me with number 1234567890. ... Well, the line is busy. YA-CHEN: You'd ...

I Can Barely Take Care of Myself: Tales From a Happy Life ...

Jen Kirkman

As a woman of a certain age who has no desire to start a family, Jen often finds herself confronted (by friends, family, and total strangers) about her decision to be “childfree by choice.” I Can Barely Take Care of Myself offers honest ...