House of Nurses: An American Journey

House of Nurses: An American Story is a heartfelt, multigenerational memoir that traces the journey of three Filipino sisters bound by resilience, sacrifice, and their shared calling of nursing. Each separated by 10 years in age, they blossomed in their own decade of American history, spanning from the end of World War II to the culture wars of the 1960s and '70s. Through vivid storytelling, Angel Abcede captures their largely untold struggles and triumphs of overcoming prejudice, sexism, and the unknown, all as Filipino nurses in general played a broader role as caretakers for the nation's veterans or victims in what reporters would dub the first "Crime of the Century."From the early days of adapting to a new world, to the laughter, romance, and eventual, tragic heartbreak of their future lives, this true story celebrates the women who turned hardship into healing. With themes of family loyalty, cultural identity, and the essence of what being an American is today, House of Nurses is both an inspiring memoir and a tribute to those who serve others selflessly in unfamiliar lands embroiled in social conflict and change.Perfect for readers of immigrant stories, American history, and sweeping tales of mothers, daughters and most importantly, sisters, it's a story rooted in a sliver of time, playing out in a nondescript, two-story San Francisco house near the old Playland amusement park by the sea. Read more