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A review by genthebookworm
Call Me American: A Memoir by Abdi Nor Iftin
5.0
This was an amazing story. I listened to Abdi Iftin's book on Audible and it is one of the most amazing non-fiction books I have ever read. It was heartbreaking and also filled with hope, and his persistence was just so inspiring.
Call Me American is an amazing addition to the American immigrant literature genre and something I hope to read more of in 2019. Before reading this I did not know a lot about Somalia and so I learned so much not only about Iftin and his journey to America but also the modern history of Somalia. The war-torn country and his years-long journey to become an American citizen is something I will never forget.
It was such an important reminder for me about just how many people live in places like this and are fleeing their countries just for a chance at survival. I think this should be required reading for everyone. Thank you to Abdi Iftin for sharing your story.
Call Me American is an amazing addition to the American immigrant literature genre and something I hope to read more of in 2019. Before reading this I did not know a lot about Somalia and so I learned so much not only about Iftin and his journey to America but also the modern history of Somalia. The war-torn country and his years-long journey to become an American citizen is something I will never forget.
It was such an important reminder for me about just how many people live in places like this and are fleeing their countries just for a chance at survival. I think this should be required reading for everyone. Thank you to Abdi Iftin for sharing your story.