Super Short Summary

America is in the Heart by Carlos Bulosan is a semi-autobiographical novel about Allos, a Filipino immigrant who moves to America in search of a better life. The story, spanning decades, starts with his youth in the Philippines and transitions to his struggles and persistent efforts for education and equality in America. Allos faces racism, manual labor, and violence, yet he finds purpose in labor activism and writing, ultimately advocating for Filipino rights and American citizenship during World War II. The book contains occurrences of violence and discrimination.