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Loading... Call Me American (Adapted for Young Adults): The Extraordinary True Story of a Young Somali Immigrantby Abdi Nor Iftin
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"Adapted for Young Adults".Adapted from the adult memoir, this gripping story follows one boy's journey into young adulthood and offers an intimate account of modern immigration.Abdi Nor Iftin grew up amidst a blend of cultures, far from the United States. At home in Somalia, his mother entertained him with vivid folktales and bold stories detailing her rural, nomadic upbringing. As he grew older, he spent his days following his father, a basketball player, through the bustling street of the capital city of Mogadishu.But when the threat of civil war reached Abdi's doorstep, his family was forced to flee to safety. Through the turbulent years of war, young Abdi found solace in popular American music and films. Nicknamed Abdi the American, he developed a proficiency for English that connected him--and his story--with news outlets and radio shows, and eventually gave him a shot at winning the annual U.S. visa lottery.Abdi shares every part of his journey, and his courageous account reminds readers that everyone deserves the chance to build a brighter future for themselves.-- No library descriptions found. |
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the Somali tribal civil war, Iftin grew up in the city of Mogadishu. Later, a lottery allowed him safe passage to the
United States. This stirring adaptation teaches young adults about global issues and the reality behind the American
dream.