“An intergenerational story that interrogates and celebrates the American dream.”
–KIRKUS REVIEWS
Written with an abundance of humor and grace, Cast Away is a dual narrative that shines a brilliant light on a quirky and wonderful family as they experience displacement.What would you do for your shot at the American Dream? Veronica Chavez and her great nephew Chuy immigrate from Mexico to the US, their journeys seventy years apart, each willing to do whatever it takes to build the life of their dreams. In 1922, Veronica’s romantic expectations are crushed by the dangers of living alone in a foreign country. Young and determined, she finds community in Utah’s desert railroad towns. Decades later, Chuy comes with his family to Salt Lake City, but his parents are soon sent back to Mexico. Out of place but together, Chuy and Veronica manage to connect across generations–hatching a plan to finally win it big on reality TV.
Author: Kase Johnstun
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Torrey House Press
Published: 05/14/2024
Pages: 261
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.25w x 0.62d
ISBN: 9781948814928
Language: English
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