Behind the Mountains
“Behind the Mountains” by Edwidge Danticat, published by Orchard Books in 2002, is a poignant exploration of the immigrant experience in modern America. This 1st edition, comprising 166 pages, presents the story of Celiane and her family’s challenges as they navigate life between Haiti and New York. Set against the backdrop of political turmoil in Haiti, the narrative follows Celiane’s journey as she seeks to reunite with her father while confronting the stark realities of her new environment.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Celiane’s life, highlighting her family’s struggles with emigration and the social themes that accompany their transition. As she adjusts to the harsh winter and the concrete landscape of Brooklyn, Celiane faces various obstacles, including her parents’ efforts to make a living and her brother’s difficulties in adapting to American society. The book delves into the complexities of identity and belonging, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of Caribbean and Latin American experiences in the United States.
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First Person Fiction is dedicated to the immigrant experience in modern America. In “Behind the Mountains” Edwidge Danticat tells the story of Celiane and her family’s struggles in Haiti and New York.
It is election time in Haiti, and bombs are going off in the capital city of Port-au-Prince. During a visit from her home in rural Haiti, Celiane Espérance and her mother are nearly killed. Looking at her country with new eyes, Celiane gains a fresh resolve to be reunited with her father in Brooklyn, New York.
The harsh winter and concrete landscape of her new home are a shock to Celiane, who witnesses her parents’ struggle to earn a living, her brother’s uneasy adjustment to American society, and her own encounters with learning difficulties and school violence.
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