On Gold Mountain

In her latest work, bestselling author Lisa See chronicles the rich, one-hundred-year journey of her Chinese-American family, beginning with her great-great-grandfather's arrival in America in 1867. Blending extensive research with captivating family stories, the narrative explores themes of immigration, cultural intersection, and resilience as it recounts the family's experiences, from herbal remedies and entrepreneurial ventures to the complexities of interracial marriage. Set against a backdrop of historical immigrant life, See’s narrative paints a vivid portrait of love, struggle, and the melding of two cultures in a new world.