Digging To America by Anne Tyler
The novel explores the intertwining lives of two families in Baltimore who meet at the airport while adopting Korean infants. The Iranian-American Yazdan family and the all-American Donaldson family navigate cultural differences, friendship, and identity as they raise their daughters, Jin-Ho and Susan. Through annual "Arrival Day" celebrations and everyday interactions, the families confront their own assumptions and prejudices, revealing the complexities of assimilation and belonging. The story delves into themes of cultural identity, family dynamics, and the subtle nuances of human connection.
- Published
- 2006
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 270-300
- Original Language
- English
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