Stefanovic Sofija
Stefanovic Sofija - Alien Nation 36 True Tales Of Immigration - Hardcover
Stefanovic Sofija - Alien Nation 36 True Tales Of Immigration - Hardcover
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Description: A collection of 36 extraordinary stories originally told on stage featuring work by writers entertainers thinkers and community leaders. Spanning comedy and tragedy Alien Nation brilliantly illuminates what it's like to be an immigrant in America. America would not be America without its immigrants. This anthology adapted from storytelling event This Alien Nation captures firsthand the past and present of immigration in all its humor pain and weirdness. Contributors some well - known others regular (and fascinating) people share moments from their lives reminding us that immigration is not just a word dropped in the news (simplified to something you are for or against ) but a world rich with unique voices perspectives and experiences. Travel from the Central Park playground where tattle - tales among nannies inspire Christine Lewis's activism to an Alexandrian garden half a century ago courtesy of writer Andr Aciman. Visit a refugee camp in Gaza as described by actress and comedian Maysoon Zayid and follow Intersex activist Tatenda Ngwaru as she flees Zimbabwe with dreams of meeting Oprah. Witness efforts from comedian Aparna Nancherla's mother to make Aparna less shy and Orange is the New Black's Laura G mez makes an unlikely connection in a bed - and - breakfast. Compelling and inspirational Alien Nation is a celebration of immigration and an exploration of culture shock isolation and community loneliness and hope heartbreak and promise it's a poignant reminder of our shared humanity at a time we need it greatly and a thoughtful entertaining tribute to cultural diversity. Whether you're an immigrant yourself or simply interested in the history and culture of immigration in the United States Alien Nation by Sofija Stefanovic is a must - read. This anthology of stories and essays offers a diverse and nuanced look at the immigrant experience with contributions from writers of color Lgbtq authors and undocumented immigrants.
Title: Alien Nation 36 True Tales Of Immigration
Author(s): Stefanovic Sofija
Publisher: Harpercollins
Barcode: 9780063062047
Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 10/12/2021
Description: A collection of 36 extraordinary stories originally told on stage featuring work by writers entertainers thinkers and community leaders. Spanning comedy and tragedy Alien Nation brilliantly illuminates what it's like to be an immigrant in America. America would not be America without its immigrants. This anthology adapted from storytelling event This Alien Nation captures firsthand the past and present of immigration in all its humor pain and weirdness. Contributors some well - known others regular (and fascinating) people share moments from their lives reminding us that immigration is not just a word dropped in the news (simplified to something you are for or against ) but a world rich with unique voices perspectives and experiences. Travel from the Central Park playground where tattle - tales among nannies inspire Christine Lewis's activism to an Alexandrian garden half a century ago courtesy of writer Andr Aciman. Visit a refugee camp in Gaza as described by actress and comedian Maysoon Zayid and follow Intersex activist Tatenda Ngwaru as she flees Zimbabwe with dreams of meeting Oprah. Witness efforts from comedian Aparna Nancherla's mother to make Aparna less shy and Orange is the New Black's Laura G mez makes an unlikely connection in a bed - and - breakfast. Compelling and inspirational Alien Nation is a celebration of immigration and an exploration of culture shock isolation and community loneliness and hope heartbreak and promise it's a poignant reminder of our shared humanity at a time we need it greatly and a thoughtful entertaining tribute to cultural diversity. Whether you're an immigrant yourself or simply interested in the history and culture of immigration in the United States Alien Nation by Sofija Stefanovic is a must - read. This anthology of stories and essays offers a diverse and nuanced look at the immigrant experience with contributions from writers of color Lgbtq authors and undocumented immigrants.
Title: Alien Nation 36 True Tales Of Immigration
Author(s): Stefanovic Sofija
Publisher: Harpercollins
Barcode: 9780063062047
Pages: 288 Pages
Language: English
Publication Date: 10/12/2021
