The House of Six Doors: An Immigrant's Memoir

by Patricia Selbert

Overview

Patricia Selbert and her sister leave their home on the Caribbean island of Curaçao when their ambitious, impulsive, and emotionally unstable mother takes them in search of the American dream. They drive across the United States from Miami to Hollywood, where their funds run out and their car becomes their first American home. The narrative
recounts the story of Patricia's life both on the colorful Curaçao and in seedy Hollywood of the 1970s. The memories of her beloved
grandmother guide Patricia through her complex journey as a teenage
immigrant who ultimately finds her place and her identity in a new
country. Patricia's story will resonate with anyone who has had to
create a new life for themselves.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940015764284
Publisher:	Publishing by the Seas
Publication date:	10/11/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	743,468
File size:	943 KB

About the Author

PATRICIA SELBERT was raised in three different countries, speaking four languages. She represented the Netherlands Antilles in equestrian events at the World Championships and the Pan American Games. Currently, she’s enrolled in the Ph.D. program at Pacifica Graduate Institute. She has a special interest in the psychology of multicultural identity. Patricia lives in Santa Barbara, California, with her husband, two sons, and three dogs.