Chinese Americans are one of the most powerful and fastest growing ethnic groups in this country, and the largest Asian American group. Beginning with the mid-19th century, this is their epic story. Chang explores what makes people decide to leave their country, and what happens to them once they reach the States. What emerges is a fresh look at what it means to be an American and a complex portrait of the many accomplishments of the Chinese in this country.
This summary is courtesy of McNaughton Books