Call Me American by Abdi Nor Iftin

Call Me American by Abdi Nor Iftin

Adapted from the adult memoir, this gripping and acclaimed story follows one boy's journey into young adulthood, against the backdrop of civil war and his ultimate immigration to America, in search of a better life.

In Somalia, Abdi Nor Iftin grew up amidst a blend of cultures. His mother entertained him with vivid folktales and bold stories about her rural, nomadic upbrinding. 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.

Abdi Nor Iftin is a radio celebrity, an award-winning author, a storyteller, a mentor to young writers in Maine, and a refugee advocate. He enjoys traveling and hiking in the woods. Abdi is currently working on a project of diversity, equity and inclusion in the Maine outdoors.

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ISBN 13	9781524732196
ISBN 10	1524732192
Titel	Call Me American
Autor	Abdi Nor Iftin
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Bindungsart	Hardback
Verlag	Alfred A. Knopf
Erscheinungsjahr	2018-06-19
Seitenanzahl	320
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