The Fortune Cookie Chronicles

The Fortune Cookie Chronicles
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Publisher : Hachette+ORM
Total Pages : 237
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ISBN-10 : 9780446511704
ISBN-13 : 0446511706
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Book Synopsis The Fortune Cookie Chronicles by : Jennifer 8 Lee

Download or read book The Fortune Cookie Chronicles written by Jennifer 8 Lee and published by Hachette+ORM. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you think McDonald's is the most ubiquitous restaurant experience in America, consider that there are more Chinese restaurants in America than McDonalds, Burger Kings, and Wendys combined. New York Times reporter and Chinese-American (or American-born Chinese). In her search, Jennifer 8 Lee traces the history of Chinese-American experience through the lens of the food. In a compelling blend of sociology and history, Jenny Lee exposes the indentured servitude Chinese restaurants expect from illegal immigrant chefs, investigates the relationship between Jews and Chinese food, and weaves a personal narrative about her own relationship with Chinese food. The Fortune Cookie Chronicles speaks to the immigrant experience as a whole, and the way it has shaped our country.


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