Quiet Odyssey: A Pioneer Korean Woman in America
| Quiet Odyssey: A Pioneer Korean Woman in America |
Manufacturer: University of Washington Press
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978029596969 Retail Price: $16.95 #Deals:
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Describes her life as a political refugee after the Russo-Japanese War, her family's move to California, and the conflict between their poverty and her vision of America |
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Quiet Odyssey: A Pioneer Korean Woman in America Specs:
| Product Name | Quiet Odyssey: A Pioneer Korean Woman in America |
| Manufacturer | University of Washington Press |
| Product Number MPN | 0295969695 |
| Retail Price | $16.95 |
| EAN-14 | 09780295969695 |
| UPC | 978029596969 |
| Specifications | |
| Title | Quiet Odyssey: A Pioneer Korean Woman in America |
| ISBN | 0295969695 |
| Author(s) | Mary Paik Lee |
| Release Date | 1990-05-01 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Num. of Items | 1 |
| EAN | 9780295969695, 9780295969695 |
| Weight | 1 lbs. |
| Deal first added on: | 21-February-2004 |
Latest 6 Reviews
Here is what people are saying about the Quiet Odyssey: A Pioneer Korean Woman in America
 "Excellent" | 2001-05-30 |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| This is a well thought out, organized and very important historical document/autobiography. |
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 "GIves perspective on the lives we lead" | 2000-10-02 |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| I was assigned Quiet Odyssey for an Asian American studies class, and I was riveted by the clean, simple prose. But the story is far from simple, I admire Mary Paik Lee for her incredible endurance and courage. As a second generation Asian American, my family's roots in the United States are relatively new, but now I realize, that it has been due to Asian Americans like Mary Paik Lee that allow me to lead and pursue the life I wish. Not only is Quiet Odyssey the story of her life, it is also the story of California. It's eye opening to see how much Los Angeles and the rest of California have changed since she first landed here. And lastly, Mary Paik Lee has some incredible spunk to do and say some of the things she did. Impressive. |
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| "Historical significance cannot be stressed enough! Read it!" | 1999-07-28 |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| I read this book in highschool while living in in Seoul, Korea. I am a Korean-American woman and I found the information in this book to be _invaluable_. Unlike similar historical works such as John Okada's 'No-No Boy' or Sui Sin Far's 'Mrs. Spring Fragrance and Other Writings', this is pure autobiography (or ethnobiography if you want to be technical). I cannot believe how lucky we are as Americans to get a first-hand account of a Korean-American living in turn of the century America, when there were literally only a handful living in the country at the time. The 'memoirs' are not only highly satisfying in themselves, they serve as anchors to the past in which to begin tracing a discernable branch of Asian-American history. Adds perspective in which to view today's world of American race relations. I think this is necessary reading for anyone who is interested in race, American society, and/or history. Will also appeal to minority activists. |
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| "One of the best ethnic study books I've ever read" | 1999-05-06 |
| - Reviewed By vjm214 |
| I am a student from San Francisco State University and this is one of the books that I have to read for my Ethnic Studies Class. I really think this is a book made for student of Ethnic Studies and I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about history of Asian American. |
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| "One of the best ethnic study books I've ever read" | 1999-05-06 |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| I am a student from San Francisco State University and this is one of the books that I have to read for my Ethnic Studies Class. I really think this is a book made for student of Ethnic Studies and I strongly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning more about history of Asian American. |
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| "Historical significance cannot be stressed enough! Read it!" | |
| - Reviewed By Anonymous |
| I read this book in highschool while living in in Seoul, Korea. I am a Korean-American woman and I found the information in this book to be _invaluable_. Unlike similar historical works such as John Okada's 'No-No Boy' or Sui Sin Far's 'Mrs. Spring Fragrance and Other Writings', this is pure autobiography (or ethnobiography if you want to be technical). I cannot believe how lucky we are as Americans to get a first-hand account of a Korean-American living in turn of the century America, when there were literally only a handful living in the country at the time. The 'memoirs' are not only highly satisfying in themselves, they serve as anchors to the past in which to begin tracing a discernable branch of Asian-American history. Adds perspective in which to view today's world of American race relations. I think this is necessary reading for anyone who is interested in race, American society, and/or history. Will also appeal to minority activists. |
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