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In "Miles from Nowhere," Nami Mun tells the story of thirteen‑year‑old Joon, a Korean immigrant whose family fractures under infidelity and mental illness. Left alone, she drifts from a homeless shelter to an escort club, battling addiction, selling newspapers and cosmetics, and committing petty crimes. Through brutal honesty and lyrical prose, the novel follows Joon’s harrowing journey on the margins of 1980s New York streets, revealing her resilient spirit and the enduring challenges of youth on the run.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Nami Mun
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