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Meegook Dry Bones: A Historical Korean American Tale of Courage, Vengeance, and the American Dream

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MEEGOOK: Dry Bones

by Jeanhee Kang

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4059 KB
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Print length	:	327 pages

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About the Book

Meegook Dry Bones is a gripping historical novel about a Korean American family in Los Angeles during the 1970s and 1980s. The novel follows the family as they navigate the challenges of immigration, racism, and violence.

The novel begins in 1976, when the Park family arrives in Los Angeles from South Korea. The family is headed by Mr. Park, a hard-working businessman, and Mrs. Park, a devoted wife and mother. The Parks have two children, Sunny and David.

The family quickly settles into their new life in Los Angeles. Mr. Park finds a job as a janitor, and Mrs. Park stays home to take care of the children. Sunny and David attend school and make friends.

However, the Parks' American dream is soon threatened by racism. The family is subjected to verbal and physical abuse from their neighbors and classmates. Mr. Park is fired from his job, and the family is forced to move to a rundown apartment in Koreatown.

Despite the challenges they face, the Parks refuse to give up on their dream. They work hard to rebuild their lives and to make a better future for themselves and their children.

The Characters

Mr. Park is the patriarch of the Park family. He is a hard-working businessman who is determined to make a better life for his family.
Mrs. Park is the matriarch of the Park family. She is a devoted wife and mother who is always there for her family.
Sunny Park is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Park. She is a bright and ambitious young woman who dreams of becoming a doctor.
David Park is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Park. He is a sensitive and thoughtful young man who is interested in art and music.

The Themes

Meegook Dry Bones explores the themes of immigration, racism, and violence. The novel shows the challenges that immigrants face in a new country, and the racism and violence that they can be subjected to.

The novel also shows the resilience of the human spirit. The Parks are able to overcome the challenges they face and to build a better life for themselves and their children.

The Author

Jeanhee Kang is a Korean American writer. She was born in South Korea and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was a child. Kang has written several novels and short stories, including the award-winning novel The Dead of Night.

Praise for Meegook Dry Bones

"Meegook Dry Bones is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of a Korean American family's struggle for the American dream. Kang's writing is lyrical and evocative, and her characters are unforgettable."—The New York Times Book Review

"A must-read for anyone interested in the Korean American experience."—The Los Angeles Times

"A powerful and unforgettable novel that tells the story of a family's struggle for survival and redemption."—Entertainment Weekly