A Call From Jersey by P. F. Kluge

Kluge has taken an old theme, immigrants coming in search of the American Dream, and made it fresh and new. Two brothers, Heinz and Hans Greifinger, immigrate from Germany in the early 20s. The story is narrated alternately by Hans and his son, George. Hans describes his early days in New York's German town among immigrants who have come for a new life, but need their familiar language and food around them, and their conflicted feelings as the second world war approaches. George, grown up and a second rate travel writer, has no interest in hearing those early stories and feels no connection with his father. Hans has discovered the America he was looking for but then then the changes in society leave him behind. George's work involves traveling to cities his readers dream of visiting and finds nothing. The two take a road trip to Florida, looking for Heinz, and discover each other. I couldn't put this down. Masterfully written.