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The book I am currently reading is “ American Like Me” by America Ferrara. It is a plethora of stories and experiences from notable figures and celebrities. If I am being honest, my first impression of the book was different from my understanding of it now. Initially I thought it was going to be more lighthearted, but as I continued to read I realized there was a lot more depth and integration of serious topics. She poses a lot of serious questions about the prejudice and stigma around immigrants.
As an immigrant, I thought I was going to relate to the stories a lot more, because I found assimilating here really difficult. My parents gave up everything for me so that I could be successful and get me to where I am today. However, this book really made me reflect on how lucky I am, and how different everyone’s stories are, even if we think we share similar experiences.
I honestly would recommend this book to anyone, not only was it a really good and easy read. It was also really interesting and made me question a lot of my initial thoughts I had from my own childhood growing up as an immigrant. I also think this book is a great starting point for conversations that need to be held. There is a long history of racism and exclusion in this country around immigrants, and this book helps us understand and learn from unique individuals' experiences.
Hi Sophie! I also chose America Like Me for book 1, and I have to agree that each story in the novel is so different. It really goes to show that being "American" isn't one-size-fits-all. I'm glad you're enjoying the novel as much as I am!
ReplyDeleteHey Sophia. Sounds like the book exceeded the initial expectations you had. I'm glad you enjoyed it and were even able to finds parts of it that you found were relatable!
ReplyDeleteHi Sophia! I liked that you were able to connect with the book while also hearing other people's experiences and how they differ from yours. I think it is important to have difficult and serious conversations and I'm glad that Ferrara addresses this.
ReplyDeleteHi Sophia! You have described the book as very thought-provoking, which intrigues me. I am also an immigrant and I love to see how you reflect on your experience in relation to the book; it makes me want to do so as well!
ReplyDeleteHi Sophia! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Books are that require serious reflection and conversations are always the best!
ReplyDeleteHey Sophia! I totally relate to the part where you said the book made you reflect on how lucky you are. The book also deepened my understanding of the immigrant experience.
ReplyDeleteHey Sophia, I am also reading "American Like Me" and just like I related to the how our parents gave up everything to come to this country and how lucky we are.
ReplyDeleteHey Sophia, I guess the term immigrant has never been one that I've used to think of myself. But I definitely am and realising that there are very different circumstances for immigration, and acknowledging how lucky we may be is very important.
ReplyDeleteHey Sophia. It's interesting to hear your perspective as an immigrant and the impact that book had on you, especially growing your appreciation for each persons situations.
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