Call Me American: A Memoir by Abdi Nor Iftin

Call Me American: A Memoir

Abdi Nor Iftin

320 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

nonfiction memoir emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

Description

The incredible true story of a boy living in war-torn Somalia who escapes to America--first by way of the movies; years later, through a miraculous green card.Abdi Nor Iftin first fell in love with America from afar. As a child, he learned English...

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Moods

inspiring 75%
emotional 62%
sad 56%
hopeful 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
tense 37%
adventurous 12%
funny 12%

Pace

medium 86%
slow 6%
fast 6%

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