He adds that Lin bent reality at a time when immigration laws would have prevented Tom , Sr. from bringing his wife and children .
Cheng Lok Chua points out that Lin identified with the Fongs as immigrants and showed his solidarity with them as working - class Chinese .
Cheng Lok Chua adds that Lin bent reality at a time when immigration laws would have prevented Tom , Sr. from bringing his wife and children .
Cheng Lok Chua points out that Lin identified with the Fongs as immigrants and showed his solidarity with them as working - class Chinese .