Bulosan, Carlos. America is in the Heart. Seattle: University of Washington Press (1943; last reprinting 1984). 328 pages. NOT IN PRINT. Format: paperback; Ethnicity: Filipino American America is in the Heart is Carlos Bulosan’s heartwrenching account of a Filipino American’s experiences as a migrant laborer in the West. The book has long been considered a classic of Asian American literature, as it not only captures the harsh realities of the immigrant experience, but was one of …showed first 75 words of 427 total…

…showed last 75 words of 427 total…of the important place that America is in the Heart plays in Asian American literature and history, we have decided to recommend it, despite the fact that it is currently out of print. It is our belief that resourceful schools can still present the book to students. We also believe that if more educators value the historical impact of the book, such a novel will not be allowed to remain out of print for long.