Description A firsthand look at Asian Women of the Midwest, Voices of the Heart is a comprehensive and comparative oral history that includes Chinese, Japanese, Filipina, Korean, and Asian Indian Women as well as the newer Asian groups of Vietnamese, Laotians, Hmong, Thais, and Pakistanis.
These colourful personal stories allow for a unique glimpse into the worlds of these often overlooked women..
The Women featured tell how their experiences align with their expectations of life in America, and the challenges of adjusting to a new culture while preserving their own.
Huping Ling gathers these women\'s heartfelt stories about their journeys to America, their aspirations, their strides in education and employment, their cultural heritage, and their Family dynamics.
Description A firsthand look at Asian Women of the Midwest, Voices of the Heart is a comprehensive and comparative oral history that includes Chinese, Japanese, Filipina, Korean, and Asian Indian Women as well as the newer Asian groups of Vietnamese, Laotians, Hmong, Thais, and Pakistanis
