Comments on: Lost in Transition: Fuzhou to the United States http://hellgatereview.com/lost-in-transition-fuzhou-to-the-united-states/ keepin' it real in the Bronx, Queens, and beyond Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:11:07 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: The Hell Gate Review http://hellgatereview.com/lost-in-transition-fuzhou-to-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-6587 The Hell Gate Review Tue, 22 Mar 2011 20:53:16 +0000 http://hellgatereview.com/?p=286#comment-6587 [...] http://hellgatereview.com/zombie-apocalypse-at-a-queens-supermarket/ http://hellgatereview.com/lost-in-transition-fuzhou-to-the-united-states/ http://hellgatereview.com/interview-life-after-rikers-island/ http://hellgatereview.com/let-me-be/ [...] [...] http://hellgatereview.com/zombie-apocalypse-at-a-queens-supermarket/ http://hellgatereview.com/lost-in-transition-fuzhou-to-the-united-states/ http://hellgatereview.com/interview-life-after-rikers-island/ http://hellgatereview.com/let-me-be/ [...]

]]> By: antonija glavan http://hellgatereview.com/lost-in-transition-fuzhou-to-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-5676 antonija glavan Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:17:11 +0000 http://hellgatereview.com/?p=286#comment-5676 I was able to relate to this essay because I myself moved to the U.S at age three with my parents, we had came from Croatia to avoid the war that had started there. In this essay the mention of immigrants rarely finding prosperity and happiness and their dreams being partly accomplished is relatable because my parents feel the same. Here they are struggling to make ends meet and they aren't as happy as when they were in their home country. My father often dreams of moving back, i myself am at home here and don't see myself moving back. I really liked how the writer addressed the issue of not being fully satisfied as an immigrant because alot of people can relate. Another thing is when the writer mentioned how in this land of opportunity not alot of people can fit in or transition into it because all they do is work and try to make money to pay bills and thier children's schooling, they do not have much time to fully enjoy the greater things life has to offer in a country thats not their own. I was able to relate to this essay because I myself moved to the U.S at age three with my parents, we had came from Croatia to avoid the war that had started there. In this essay the mention of immigrants rarely finding prosperity and happiness and their dreams being partly accomplished is relatable because my parents feel the same. Here they are struggling to make ends meet and they aren’t as happy as when they were in their home country. My father often dreams of moving back, i myself am at home here and don’t see myself moving back. I really liked how the writer addressed the issue of not being fully satisfied as an immigrant because alot of people can relate. Another thing is when the writer mentioned how in this land of opportunity not alot of people can fit in or transition into it because all they do is work and try to make money to pay bills and thier children’s schooling, they do not have much time to fully enjoy the greater things life has to offer in a country thats not their own.

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]]> By: Engie http://hellgatereview.com/lost-in-transition-fuzhou-to-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-5666 Engie Sat, 16 Oct 2010 19:06:25 +0000 http://hellgatereview.com/?p=286#comment-5666 Hi, Jimmy! I could totally understand you, for I’m a Chinese, and I also traveled in Fuzhou one year ago. Talking about what your mother had undergone in her childhood, I also heard the similar story from my grandparents. That’s our past, which has always been part of us, and should never be forgotten by us. And for cultural shock, I do believe that every Chinese who was born in China and grew up there has to experience it, for that’s the conflict between Eastern and Western cultures. Then those tough Chinese overcome it, and become tougher; whereas those weak Chinese give in to it, and get lost. Your parents’ life is rich, full of obstacles and managing to face them. Having this background, you take more advantage, because you know more about this world from different perspectives, which push you to think more. I am happy to see how wonderful your recent life is. Hi, Jimmy! I could totally understand you, for I’m a Chinese, and I also traveled in Fuzhou one year ago. Talking about what your mother had undergone in her childhood, I also heard the similar story from my grandparents. That’s our past, which has always been part of us, and should never be forgotten by us. And for cultural shock, I do believe that every Chinese who was born in China and grew up there has to experience it, for that’s the conflict between Eastern and Western cultures. Then those tough Chinese overcome it, and become tougher; whereas those weak Chinese give in to it, and get lost. Your parents’ life is rich, full of obstacles and managing to face them. Having this background, you take more advantage, because you know more about this world from different perspectives, which push you to think more. I am happy to see how wonderful your recent life is.

]]> By: GnuDoyng http://hellgatereview.com/lost-in-transition-fuzhou-to-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-3433 GnuDoyng Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:07:14 +0000 http://hellgatereview.com/?p=286#comment-3433 Thank you for this interesting post. I'm curious about your Chinese surname Lam. Is it 蓝? Obviously this is not a Foochow Romanized transcription. Thank you for this interesting post.

I’m curious about your Chinese surname Lam. Is it 蓝? Obviously this is not a Foochow Romanized transcription.

]]> By: S.J http://hellgatereview.com/lost-in-transition-fuzhou-to-the-united-states/comment-page-1/#comment-1590 S.J Wed, 13 May 2009 17:29:54 +0000 http://hellgatereview.com/?p=286#comment-1590 The immigrant search for identity, family history and understanding probably led to some of the greatest literature and artwork in the history of the U.S(New York especially). In many occasions, immigrant families that come to the U.S have some of the most heartbreaking stories as they often have to run away from poverty or war. To think of the courage of immigrants such as your parents should simply amaze every single reader. To come to a new country with an unknown language, alien culture while leaving behind every single familiar thing you have ever known, now that, simply put, is the definition of courage. Thanks for sharing the story. Perhaps it will lead all of us to understand, communicate and appreciate the brave and diverse people that we meet everyday. What? we are allowed to dream, aren't we? hehe. The immigrant search for identity, family history and understanding probably led to some of the greatest literature and artwork in the history of the U.S(New York especially). In many occasions, immigrant families that come to the U.S have some of the most heartbreaking stories as they often have to run away from poverty or war.

To think of the courage of immigrants such as your parents should simply amaze every single reader. To come to a new country with an unknown language, alien culture while leaving behind every single familiar thing you have ever known, now that, simply put, is the definition of courage.
Thanks for sharing the story. Perhaps it will lead all of us to understand, communicate and appreciate the brave and diverse people that we meet everyday. What? we are allowed to dream, aren’t we? hehe.

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