The Immigrant Advantage: What We Can Learn from Newcomers to America about Health, Happiness and Hope - Claudia Kolker

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. 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).