“…A cross-cultural, comparative study of contemporary life writing by women who migrated to the United States from Mexico, Ghana, South Korea, and Iran, Lives beyond Borders broadens and deepens critical work on immigrant life writing. …”

“…Lives of mothers and daughters…”

Tabla de Contenidos: “…A counselor in the court of life -- The philosopher's advice -- Clarity for the journey -- Inner confidence -- Planning a life -- Consistent living -- The heart -- The ethics of character -- Seizing the day -- The liberator of the soul -- Philosophy and happiness -- Our biggest mistake -- Stoic freedom -- Obstacles and anger -- A good life and death -- Noble extremes -- A thinker in charge -- Inner guidance -- Dealing with difficulty and change -- Making our way forward -- Conquering life's distractions -- Positive emotion -- The demands of integrity -- Living at peace…”

Sumario

Tabla de Contenidos: “…Prologue -- Superstar: The Karen Carpenter story: toying with the genre -- I want to live!: criminal woman, male discourses -- Barbra and Julie at the dawning of the Age of Aquarius -- Funny girl -- Star! …”