The Book of Unknown Americans: A Novel

The Book of Unknown Americans is a heart-wrenching yet inspiring novel that explores the complexities of love, family, and identity in America.

The story follows two families, the Riveras and the Toros, who come from different parts of Latin America but find themselves united by their struggles and hopes.

When fifteen-year-old Maribel Rivera sustains a devastating injury, her parents make the difficult decision to move to America in search of better medical care.

There, they encounter Mayor Toro, whose family is from Panama, and their lives become intertwined in a web of love, guilt, and responsibility.

Through the testimonies of immigrants from various Latin American countries, the novel sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of those who have come to America in search of a better life.

With its unique blend of suspense, humor, and humanity, The Book of Unknown Americans offers a powerful new definition of what it means to be American.