The Turbulent Sea

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The narrative recounts Li's escape to America, highlighting the shocking racism he faced and observed across the nation. His dream of a fair and free United States is challenged by the actions of law enforcement, government, and peers, whose permissive attitudes and indifference leave him feeling disappointed and isolated. Like many immigrants seeking a better life, he grapples with the pressures of maintaining top grades while facing financial hardships, including the inability to afford a winter coat during Maine's harsh snowstorms, with no one seeming to notice his struggles. As he becomes increasingly involved in the antiwar movement, Li, having suffered under Mao's regime, finds himself at odds with his peers, who view Mao as a revolutionary hero. For his pacifist protests, he faces persecution from American law enforcement and immigration authorities. His intellectual and emotional journey through Bowdoin College, Stanford University, and the University of California, Berkeley, ultimately leads him to a supportive group of friends who offer the love and care he has long sought. Riveting and illuminating, this story serves as an unconventional history of 1960s America through the eyes of a brilliant outsider.