Native Speaker
Banished by her wealthy Filipino family in Manila, Amparo Guerrero travels to Oakland, California, to forge a new life. Although her mother labels her life in exile a diminished one, Amparo believes her struggles are a small price to pay for freedom.
Like Amparo, Beverly Obejas—an impoverished Filipina waitress—forsakes Manila and comes to Oakland as a mail-order bride in search of a better life. Yet even in the land of plenty, Beverly fails to find the happiness and prosperity she envisioned.
| Country | USA |
| Manufacturer | Berkley Books |
| Binding | Paperback |
| UnitCount | 1 |
| EANs | 9780451239846 |
| ReleaseDate | 2013-04-30 |