Andrew's Journey to a New Life in America

Andrew is a Chinese man living in the United States, working hard, and trying to make a better life for himself and his fiancée, YaoLin. While adapting to a new language and customs, Andrew faces an even bigger challenge when his credit card is charged with purchases that aren’t his. Andrew learns that his identity has been stolen, but with the help of his friends, he sets things right and begins a new life for himself in America.

A modified version of this story is also available on our website, www.press.umich.edu/esl/stories/.

The MICHIGAN Stories for Newcomers are original fiction written for adult English learners who wish to improve their reading and English skills.