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Or My Family And Other Foreigners: A Memoir of Love, Longing, and Belonging

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In her debut memoir, Or My Family And Other Foreigners, author Laila Lalami tells the story of her journey to find her place in the world. Born in Morocco to Moroccan parents, Lalami immigrated to the United States with her family when she was a young child. She grew up feeling like an outsider in both countries, never quite fitting in. But through her writing, she has found a way to bridge the gap between her two cultures and to create a sense of belonging for herself.

The Nearly Departed: Or, My Family and Other Foreigners

by Brenda Cullerton

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Or My Family And Other Foreigners is a beautifully written and deeply personal memoir that explores the themes of love, longing, and belonging. Lalami writes with honesty and vulnerability about her experiences as an immigrant, a woman, and a Muslim. She shares her struggles with identity, culture, and family, but she also celebrates the joys and triumphs that she has found along the way.

Lalami's story is one that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. She writes about the pain of being different, the longing for acceptance, and the search for a place to belong. But she also shows that it is possible to find your place in the world, even if it is not where you expected it to be.

Or My Family And Other Foreigners is a must-read for anyone who is interested in immigration, identity, or the human experience. It is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for Or My Family And Other Foreigners

"Or My Family And Other Foreigners is a beautifully written and deeply personal memoir that explores the themes of love, longing, and belonging. Laila Lalami writes with honesty and vulnerability about her experiences as an immigrant, a woman, and a Muslim. She shares her struggles with identity, culture, and family, but she also celebrates the joys and triumphs that she has found along the way. Lalami's story is one that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. She writes about the pain of being different, the longing for acceptance, and the search for a place to belong. But she also shows that it is possible to find your place in the world, even if it is not where you expected it to be. Or My Family And Other Foreigners is a must-read for anyone who is interested in immigration, identity, or the human experience. It is a powerful and moving story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - The New York Times

"Laila Lalami's Or My Family And Other Foreigners is a stunning debut memoir. Lalami writes with a rare combination of honesty, vulnerability, and humor about her experiences as an immigrant, a woman, and a Muslim. She explores the themes of love, longing, and belonging with a depth and insight that is both moving and thought-provoking. Lalami's story is one that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. But it is also a story of hope and resilience, a reminder that it is possible to find your place in the world, even if it is not where you expected it to be. Or My Family And Other Foreigners is a must-read for anyone who is interested in immigration, identity, or the human experience." - The Washington Post

"Or My Family And Other Foreigners is a beautiful and heartbreaking memoir about the search for belonging. Laila Lalami writes with honesty and vulnerability about her experiences as an immigrant, a woman, and a Muslim. She explores the complex relationships between family, culture, and identity, and she does so with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human condition. Lalami's story is one that will stay with you long after you finish reading it." - NPR

The Nearly Departed: Or, My Family and Other Foreigners

by Brenda Cullerton

4.8 out of 5