Secondhand World - Paperback
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Secondhand World by Katherine Min
Isadora Myung Hee Sohn--Isa--has just spent ninety-five days in a pediatric burn unit in Albany, New York, recovering from the fire that burned her house and killed her parents. Moving back in time, Secondhand World casts a devastating spell, revealing the circumstances that led to the fire.
Growing up the daughter of Korean-born parents, Isa is bullied by American classmates and barely noticed at home. Seeking the company of another outsider, Isa falls in love with Hero, an albino boy. But what starts out as a small teenage rebellion sets in motion a series of events and revelations Isa never could have foreseen.
About This Literary Novel
Published by Knopf Publishing Group in February 2008, Secondhand World explores themes of cultural identity, family dynamics, and adolescent rebellion through the lens of a Korean American teenager's experience. Katherine Min crafts a narrative that moves backward through time, unraveling the tragic circumstances that shaped Isa's life.
This paperback edition presents a story of isolation and connection, examining how first love and teenage defiance intersect with immigrant family expectations. The novel addresses the complexities of growing up between two cultures while navigating the universal challenges of adolescence.
Katherine Min was born in Champaign, Illinois, and was raised in Charlottesville, Virginia, and Schenectady, New York. She attended Amherst College and the Columbia School of Journalism. She worked as a journalist in Boston; Seoul, Korea; Virginia and New Hampshire. Min is currently a professor of creative writing at Plymouth State University. She lives in Plymouth, New Hampshire.
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