Coming to Astoria An Immigrants Tale

Name: Coming to Astoria An Immigrants Tale
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ISBN: 9781481225533

ISBN-10: 1481225537

ISBN-13: 9781481225533

Edition: 2nd

Authors: O. M. Kiam

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Coming to Astoria is about an Arabs journey from the Middle East to America. The story begins with the grandparents, a Palestinian family whose simple lifestyle is turned upside down by the Arab-Israeli wars. Forced to leave their home, they search for a safe environment, only to end up in the refugee camps of Jordan. Their eldest son and his family find peace and safety in America, settling in Astoria, New York. The story continues with the grandson, who struggles to fit in, and his experiences as he moves across the United States. Coming to Astoria is at times amusing, sad and informative, as the Arab culture is brought to life through the eyes of Omar, when he goes back to Jordan, hoping…

Book details

List price: $8.99
Edition: 2nd
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 12/11/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 158
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.39" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English