Qian Julie Wang
Beautiful Country : A Memoir of An Undocumented Childhood...
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK, OBAMA 2021 BOOK PICK and INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHunger was a constant, reliable friend in Mei Guo. She came second only to loneliness. In China she was the daughter of professors. In Brooklyn her family is illegal. Qian is just seven when she moves to America, the Beautiful Country, where she and her parents find that the roads of New York City are not paved with gold, but crushing fear and scarcity. Unable to speak English at first, Qian and her parents must work wherever they can to survive, all while she battles hunger and loneliness at school. Thus begins an extraordinary story that describes, in vivid colours, days labouring in sweatshops and sushi factories, nights scavenging the streets for furniture, and the terrifying moment when the family emerges from the shadows to seek emergency medical treatment for Qians mother. Qian Julie Wangs memoir is an unforgettable account of what it means to live under the perpetual threat of deportation and the small joys and sheer determination that kept her family afloat in a new land. Told from a childs perspective, in a voice that is intimate, poignant and startlingly lyrical, Beautiful Country is the story of a girl who learns first to live and then escape an invisible life.A powerful, gripping insight into the world of an undocumented migrant in New York . . . beautifully written, with vivid scenes that linger in the mind long after finishing it Helena MerrimanA story that needs to be...
Binding: Paperback;288 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: BM; Weight: 332 g; Dimensions: 128 x 196 x 25
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
We Think You'll Like
Sponsored Products
BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK, OBAMA 2021 BOOK PICK and INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHunger was a constant, reliable friend in Mei Guo. She came second only to loneliness. In China she was the daughter of professors. In Brooklyn her family is illegal. Qian is just seven when she moves to America, the Beautiful Country, where she and her parents find that the roads of New York City are not paved with gold, but crushing fear and scarcity. Unable to speak English at first, Qian and her parents must work wherever they can to survive, all while she battles hunger and loneliness at school. Thus begins an extraordinary story that describes, in vivid colours, days labouring in sweatshops and sushi factories, nights scavenging the streets for furniture, and the terrifying moment when the family emerges from the shadows to seek emergency medical treatment for Qians mother. Qian Julie Wangs memoir is an unforgettable account of what it means to live under the perpetual threat of deportation and the small joys and sheer determination that kept her family afloat in a new land. Told from a childs perspective, in a voice that is intimate, poignant and startlingly lyrical, Beautiful Country is the story of a girl who learns first to live and then escape an invisible life.A powerful, gripping insight into the world of an undocumented migrant in New York . . . beautifully written, with vivid scenes that linger in the mind long after finishing it Helena MerrimanA story that needs to be...
Binding: Paperback;288 pages; Publisher: TBS-Penguin Random House Wholesale; Classification: BM; Weight: 332 g; Dimensions: 128 x 196 x 25
Extended returns Orders placed after 29th October 2026 can be returned until 5th January 2027
Something not quite right? You have 21 days from the day you receive it, to send something back. When you purchase Debenhams Deliver+, you will have an extra 14 days on top of our standard 21-day window to initate a return.
Please note, we cannot offer refunds on fashion face masks, cosmetics, pierced jewellery, adult toys, and swimwear or lingerie if the hygiene seal is not in place or has been broken.
Items of footwear and/or clothing must be unworn and unwashed with the original labels attached. Also, footwear must be tried on indoors. Items of homeware including bedlinen, mattresses, and toppers, and pillows must be unused and in their original unopened packaging. This does not affect your statutory rights.
Click here to view our full Returns Policy.
Qian Julie Wang
Beautiful Country : A Memoir of An Undocumented Childhood...
“Refund was approved and back in my account the same day.” - Deliver+ customer
We Think You'll Like
Sponsored Products
Protect Your Purchase?
Extend your warranty and protect your purchase against accidental damage and defects.
Protects your new Beautiful Country : A Memoir of An Undocumented Childhood... against breakdowns and faults once the manufacturer's warranty period is over.
Covers issues not included in your manufacturer's warranty, such as accidental damage or theft.
Get a replacement or a cash refund up to the full amount you originally paid for it.
FAQs
XCover is an authorised protection provider for Debenhams, with over 7 million customers globally and an average 4.7 out of 5 stars from thousands of reviews on Google and Trustpilot. XCover's simple, fast and stress-free repair and replacement process delivers peace of mind if your item is stolen or it has damages or defects that aren't covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
XCover's simple, fast and stress-free repair and replacement process delivers peace of mind if your item is stolen or has damages or defects that aren't covered by the manufacturer's warranty. XCover’s easy, digital process is simple with quick payouts on approved claims.
Before submitting a claim, you need to gather all the details and documents to support your claim. This helpful article has a guide to what documents you may need based on your claim reason.
When you're ready to submit your claim, log in to your XCover Account, select the XCover Protection you would like to claim for and then select ‘Make a Claim’.
The XCover claims process is quick and hassle-free, with payment or reimbursement for approved claims processed instantly. The dedicated team at XCover aims to complete 95% of claims within 3 days of claim submission, so keep a close eye on your emails to ensure there’s no delay.
For more information about claims submission, please check XCover Help.