The Snakehead: An Epic Tale of the Chinatown Underworld and the American Dream

Name: The Snakehead: An Epic Tale of the Chinatown Underworld and the American Dream
Brand: Skupszop
SKU: 9780307279279
Price: 39.19 PLN
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Patrick Radden Keefe

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In this captivating exploration of true events, Patrick Radden Keefe delves into a hidden world steered by an unexpected figure: a charming grandmother in her middle years, who orchestrated a sprawling operation from a modest noodle shop in New York's Chinatown. Her illicit trade, centered on human smuggling, amassed millions. Keefe meticulously unravels the intricacies of Sister Ping's elaborate network while narrating the tenacious efforts of the FBI, whose decade-long pursuit ultimately led to her capture. He examines the often flawed and occasionally corrupt actions of the INS, highlighting the perilous journeys of immigrants striving for a new life in America. Through this lens, Keefe offers a vivid depiction of a generational struggle involving illegal immigrants and the sophisticated underground economy they both fuel and are exploited by. Expansive in its reach but delivered with gripping narrative intensity, "The Snakehead" masterfully weaves a crime saga with a sharp analysis of the paradoxes inherent in the American immigration landscape.

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