Call Me American: A Memoir Free Audiobook Download by Abdi Nor Iftin
This is the story of a Somali refugee who has spent the past 16 years living in, and working for, America. The memoir begins with Iftin's childhood in Somalia when he was born and raised. He tells about his family members, their relationships and how their lives were affected by the civil war in Somalia. It then moves on to how he came to America as an immigrant (i.e., refugee) and lived as a 'prestigious' student at Brown University. In this memoir, Iftin speaks candidly about his experiences of being racially profiled by many Americans while living in America.
"Call Me American" tells the story of Abdi Nor Iftin, a Somali refugee who spent his formative years in labor camps in Ethiopia and Kenya before finally making it to America. He is a successful businessman with a major corporation in Indonesia and he has also given back to society through numerous philanthropic endeavors.
A Memoir by Abdi Nor Iftin, from his perspective, a Somali man living in America. Growing up in Somalia and then moving to the US for college, he learns about the history of America and how it shaped the world. Abdi writes about how he has seen American culture and his impact on it as well. He writes about everything from politics to social constructions of race within the US through both personal and historical lenses.
Iftin's book is all about coming from a small town in Somalia to America and the struggles of assimilating to a new culture. The story captures the feeling that immigrants face when they leave their home country for a new life in the United States. Iftin does not tell his story as an immigrant, but rather as someone who has lived and experienced what it is like to be different in a world where people are constantly trying to fit in. His memoir provides readers with a unique perspective on what it is like to be someone who doesn't look or sound like them, yet still feels like they belong.
"Call Me American" by Abdi Nor Iftin is a memoir of a Somali refugee who came to the US in 1993. The memoir tells of what it was like coming to America and his experiences as he adapts to new culture. It also tells of his struggles as an immigrant in adapting to the American system, trying to understand the differences between being American and being Somali.
[Onayemi] recounts his childhood in Somalia and the life-changing moment when he was selected to live in America. It is also a story of love, loss, and finding your place in the world.
Published Date | 2018-06-19 |
Duration | 10 hours 36 minutes |
Author | Abdi Nor Iftin |
Narrated | Prentice Onayemi, Abdi Nor Iftin |
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Abridged | No |
Is It Free? | 30-days Free |
Category | Non-Fiction |
Parent Category | Social Science, History & Culture, Memoir |