My New American Life

A Novel

By: Francine Prose

Narrated by: Ellen Archer

“Francine Prose is a world-classsatirist who’s also a world-class storyteller.”—Russell Banks

Francine Prose captures contemporary America at itsmost hilarious and dreadful in My New American Life, a darkly humorousnovel of mismatched aspirations, Albanian gangsters, and the ever-elusiveAmerican dream. Following her New York Times bestselling novels BlueAngel and A Changed Man, Prose delivers the darkly humorous storyof Lula, a twenty-something Albanian immigrant trying to find stability andcomfort in New York City in the charged aftermath of 9/11. Set at the frontlines of a cultural war between idealism and cynicism, inalienable rights andimplacable Homeland Security measures, My New American Life is a movingand sardonic journey alongside a cast of characters exploring what it means tobe American.

A refreshing, creative work of fiction

Where does My New American Life rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is among the best novels I've listened to/read. Francine Prose is an intelligent, creative, interesting writer. Her use of the English language and story development is first rate and very refreshing.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed, I related, I wanted to hear more.

Great little story

What made the experience of listening to My New American Life the most enjoyable?

This is the new people in American and the troubles they have sealing with the Government and other people.

Any additional comments?

I liked the way she acted - very non committal, take whats offered, not get to excited.

Refreshing

Love the mixture of intelligence and Sence of humor? This is your book. Not a brainstorming one, but Who cares