Everything Here is Beautiful
Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira T. Lee is a poignant exploration of the complex bond between two Chinese-American sisters, published by Penguin in 2018. This first edition spans 360 pages and delves into themes of family life, mental illness, and the immigrant experience. The narrative follows Miranda, the responsible older sister, and Lucia, the impulsive younger sister, as they navigate the challenges posed by Lucia’s mental health struggles and the impact on their relationship.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of love, loyalty, and heartbreak as the sisters confront the realities of their lives. The story highlights Miranda’s efforts to support Lucia amid her unpredictable behavior and mental illness, emphasizing the sacrifices inherent in deep familial bonds. Everything Here is Beautiful captures the emotional journey of two women seeking fulfillment while grappling with the complexities of their identities and the ties that bind them.
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‟A tender but unflinching portrayal of the bond between two sisters.” –Celeste Ng, New York Times bestselling author of Little Fires Everywhere
“There’s not a false note to be found, and everywhere there are nuggets to savor. Why did it have to end?” —O Magazine
“A bold debut. . . Lee sensitively relays experiences of immigration and mental illness . . . a distinct literary voice.” —Entertainment Weekly
“Extraordinary . . . If you love anyone at all, this book is going to get you.” —USA Today
A dazzling novel of two sisters and their emotional journey through love, loyalty, and heartbreak
Two Chinese-American sisters–Miranda, the older, responsible one, always her younger sister’s protector; Lucia, the headstrong, unpredictable one, whose impulses are huge and, often, life changing. When Lucia starts hearing voices, it is Miranda who must find a way to reach her sister. Lucia impetuously plows ahead, but the bitter constant is that she is, in fact, mentally ill. Lucia lives life on a grand scale, until, inevitably, she crashes to earth.
Miranda leaves her own self-contained life in Switzerland to rescue her sister again–but only Lucia can decide whether she wants to be saved. The bonds of sisterly devotion stretch across oceans–but what does it take to break them?
Everything Here Is Beautiful is, at its heart, an immigrant story, and a young woman’s quest to find fulfillment and a life unconstrained by her illness. But it’s also an unforgettable, gut-wrenching story of the sacrifices we make to truly love someone–and when loyalty to one’s self must prevail over all.
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