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Here We Are is a heartwrenching memoir about an immigrant family's American Dream, the justice system that took it away, and the daughter who fought to get it back, from NPR correspondent Aarti Namdev Shahani.The Shahanis came to Queensfrom India, by way of Casablancain the 1980s. They were undocumented for a few unsteady years and then, with the arrival of their green cards, they thought they'd made it. This is the story of how they did, and didn't; the unforeseen obstacles that propelled them into years of disillusionment and heartbreak; and the strength of a family determined to stay together.Here We Are: American Dreams, American Nightmares follows the lives of Aarti, the precocious scholarship kid at one of Manhattan's most elite prep schools, and her dad, the shopkeeper who mistakenly sells watches and calculators to the notorious Cali drug cartel. Together, the two represent the extremes that coexist in our country, even within a single family, and a truth about immigrants that gets lost in the headlines. It isnt a matter of good or evil; it's complicated.Ultimately, Here We Are is a comingofage story, a love letter from an outspoken modern daughter to her softspoken Old World father. She never expected they'd become best friends.
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- Q: How many pages are in the memoir? A: The memoir contains two hundred fifty-six pages.
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- Q: Who is the author of 'Here We Are'? A: The author is Aarti Namdev Shahani, an NPR correspondent.
- Q: What genre does this memoir fall under? A: This memoir falls under the genre of non-fiction, specifically focusing on personal and immigrant experiences.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young adults? A: Yes, this book is suitable for young adults, as it addresses themes of identity, family, and resilience.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Here We Are'? A: The book explores themes of immigration, family struggles, and the pursuit of the American Dream.
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- Q: Is this book appropriate for children? A: No, this memoir contains mature themes that may not be suitable for children.
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