Angel Island: Gateway to Gold Mountain

In 1911, a young Chinese girl named Ying Ying and her family immigrate to the United States, passing through the immigration station on Angel Island, where they are detained for weeks. Ying Ying's experiences on the island and her new life in America are woven into the story of the immigration station and its history. Award-winning author Russell Freedman tells a moving story of immigration, perseverance, and the pursuit of a better life.