Paper Son: One Man's Story by Tung Chin (English) Paperback Book

Description: Paper Son by Tung Chin Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Focuses on the experience of those Chinese who immigrated to this country with false documents during the Exclusion era. This memoir discusses about the many Chinese who worked in urban laundries and restaurants. It introduces an unusually articulate mans perspective on becoming a Chinese American. Publisher Description In this remarkable memoir, Tung Pok Chin casts light on the largely hidden experience of those Chinese who immigrated to this country with false documents during the Exclusion era. Although scholars have pieced together their history, first-person accounts are rare and fragmented; many of the so-called "Paper Sons" lived out their lives in silent fear of discovery. Chins story speaks for the many Chinese who worked in urban laundries and restaurants, but it also introduces an unusually articulate mans perspective on becoming a Chinese American. Chins story begins in the early 1930s, when he followed the example of his father and countless other Chinese who bought documents that falsely identified them as children of Chinese Americans. Arriving in Boston and later moving to New York City, he worked and lived in laundries. Chin was determined to fit into American life and dedicated himself to learning English. But he also became an active member of key organizations a church, the Chinese Hand Laundrymens Alliance, and Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association that anchored him in the community.A self-reflective and expressive man, Chin wrote poetry commenting on life in China and the hardships of being an immigrant in the United States.His work was regularly published in the China Daily News and brought him to the attention of the FBI, then intent on ferreting out communists and illegal immigrants. His vigorous narrative speaks to the day-to-day anxieties of living as a Paper Son as well as the more universal immigrant experiences of raising a family in modest circumstances and bridging cultures. Historian K. Scott Wong introduces Chins memoir, discussing the limitations on immigration from China and what is known about Exclusion-era Chinese American communities. Set in historical context, Tung Pok Chins unique story offers an engaging account of a twentieth-century Paper Son. Author note: Winifred Chin is a Visiting Scholar with the Asian/Pacific American Studies and Research Institute at New York University. Author Biography Winifred Chin is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at St. Francis College. Details ISBN 1566398010 ISBN-13 9781566398015 Title Paper Son Author Tung Chin Format Paperback Year 2000 Pages 184 Publisher Temple University Press,U.S. GE_Item_ID:161851442; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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