Robert Mailer Anderson Ordine dei libri

An undocumented immigrant father has been bussing tables at the famous Windows on the World restaurant to support his family in Mexico. Then, tragedy strikes. His family hears no word for weeks. Refusing to give up hope, they send young Fernando on a quixotic mission across the border to find his father and bring him home. Along the way, Fernando experiences a warm embrace from fellow immigrants and a cold shoulder from The City That Never Sleeps. Told with empathy and nuance, this emotionally resonant story reflects on how the pains of our recent past have shaped the character of America.

Set in 1989 rural Mendocino County, the story follows John Gibson and Sarah McKay as they navigate life among a cast of eccentric locals. Against the backdrop of a struggling logging industry and the rise of tourism and marijuana trade, they grapple with deep questions about identity, love, and spirituality. Their journey is marked by humor and dark comedy as they confront their pasts and explore the potential for personal expression through art, ultimately seeking connection and understanding in a rapidly changing world.