The Immigrant Advantage - by Claudia Kolker (Paperback)

About the Book

From an award-winning journalist comes a fascinating exploration of the life-enhancing customs that immigrant groups have brought with them to the U.S. and of how Americans can improve their lives by adapting them.

Book Synopsis

"Journalist Kolker investigates the imported traditions and attitudes toward health, hard work, and education that give newcomers an edge over the native-born...Kolker's explorations teach and entertain with their curiosity, can-do spirit, and vibrant bouquet of cultures and customs" (Publishers Weekly).

Review Quotes

A wonderful positive portrayal of immigrant customs and contributions much needed and much welcome at a time of so much confusion about the foreign-born who live among us. --Kyriakos S. Markides, Ph.D., Annie & John Gnitzinger Distinguished Professor of Aging Studies, University of Texas

Live like an immigrant...How rare to find an intelligent, engrossing book that doubles as a dispensary!"The Immigrant Advantage"is chock-full of novel, useful prescriptions for a happy, healthy life. --Daphne Miller, MD, author ofThe Jungle Effect: A Doctor Discovers the Healthiest Diets from Around the World, Why They Work and How to Make Them Work for You

Named one of "O Magazine s 10 Titles to Pick Up Now"

What a fabulous, fun, eye-opening read: Colorful writing with a flair is not incompatible with deep insight and wisdom! --Amy Chua, Yale Law Professor and author ofDay of Empire: How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance-- and Why they FallandBattle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

Named one of "O Magazines 10 Titles to Pick Up Now"

"A wonderful positive portrayal of immigrant customs and contributions much needed and much welcome at a time of so much confusion about the foreign-born who live among us."--Kyriakos S. Markides, Ph.D., Annie & John Gnitzinger Distinguished Professor of Aging Studies, University of Texas

"Live like an immigrant...How rare to find an intelligent, engrossing book that doubles as a dispensary! "The Immigrant Advantage "is chock-full of novel, useful prescriptions for a happy, healthy life."--Daphne Miller, MD, author of The Jungle Effect: A Doctor Discovers the Healthiest Diets from Around the World, Why They Work and How to Make Them Work for You

"What a fabulous, fun, eye-opening read: Colorful writing with a flair is not incompatible with deep insight and wisdom!"--Amy Chua, Yale Law Professor and author of Day of Empire: How Hyperpowers Rise to Global Dominance-- and Why they Fall and Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother

"[A] sparkling debut [and] a welcome reminder that America was built by immigrants in search of a better future for their children."

"Kolker's explorations teach and entertain with their curiosity, can-do spirit, and vibrant bouquet of cultures and customs."

"Such a smart and thrilling ride. I had no idea I was surrounded by daily exotic adventures until I opened "The Immigrant Advantage". Now that I've read it, I can't wait to live it."

Named one of "O Magazine's 10 Titles to Pick Up Now "

About the Author

Claudia Kolker is an award-winning journalist who has reported from Mexico, El Salvador, the Caribbean, Japan and India. A former Los Angeles Times bureau chief and former member of The Houston Chronicle editorial board, she has also written for The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Economist, O: The Oprah Magazine, Slate, and Salon. She lives in Houston with her family