An emotionally and politically charged collection of first person accounts from prominent citizens in a variety of fields about their experiences being first generation Americans, with a powerful foreword written by actress and activist America Ferrera.
From award-winning actress and political activist America Ferrera comes an absorbing and fascinating collection of essays written by prominent Americans from a variety of fields about their experiences being first generation Americans. As the daughter of Honduran immigrants, Ferrara is enthusiastic to share dozens of personal stories from notable actors, comedians, athletes, politicians, artists and entrepreneurs about assimilating into American culture while remaining inextricably connected to the mother tongue and the father land. Contributors to the book will include Lin-Manuel Miranda, Roxane Gay, Issa Rae, Kal Penn, Padma Lakshmi, Liza Koshy, Uzo Aduba, Al Madrigal, Anjelah Johnson, Carmen Perez, Wilmer Valderrama, Kumail Nanjiani, Jeremy Lin, Joy Cho, Jenny Zhang, Laurie Hernandez, Michelle Kwan, Ravi Patel, and many others. Ranging from heartfelt to hilarious, the essays in AMERICAN LIKE ME will appeal to anyone from a first generation family; those interested in identity, particularly national identity; and anyone with a complicated relationship to family, culture, and growing up.
- 320 pages
- English
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Insight 1
Analyze the complex experiences of first-generation Americans, including the emotional and political dimensions of navigating dual cultural identities. This involves evaluating the challenges and opportunities in assimilating into American culture while maintaining connections to one's heritage.
Insight 2
Examine the formation of national and cultural identities as individuals balance ancestral roots with American societal influences. This includes comparing various strategies for integrating cultural heritage into a distinct American identity.
Insight 3
Interpret diverse personal narratives from prominent individuals to identify common themes and unique challenges faced by first-generation Americans. Synthesize these insights to understand the broader social and cultural implications of the first-generation experience across different fields.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Dedication
- Introduction by America Ferrera
- Reshma Saujani
- Al Madrigal
- Jenny Zhang
- Bambadjan Bamba
- Padma Lakshmi
- Randall Park
- Roxane Gay
- Carmen Perez
- Issa Rae
- Diane Guerrero
- Joy Cho
- Liza Koshy
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Michelle Kwan
- Geena Rocero
- Frank Waln
- Auliāi Cravalho
- Jeremy Lin
- America Ferrera
- Ravi V. Patel
- Lin-Manuel Miranda
- Tanaya Winder
- Wilmer Valderrama
- Anna Akana
- Laurie Hernandez
- Kal Penn
- Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
- Martin Sensmeier
- Carmen Carrera
- Uzo Aduba
- Linda Sarsour
- Joaquin Castro
- Conclusion by America Ferrera
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Copyright
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