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Building America: Immigrant Stories of Hope and Hardship
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About Building America: Immigrant Stories Of Hope And
Product Description In this era of Trumpism, immigrants in this country are isolated and alone. Though most Americans will say it is only illegal immigration that concerns them, the new restrictions on even legal immigration are appalling to many and leaves those recent emigres frightened for their jobs and families. Even for the young "dreamers" who have lived here for years, DACA (Deferred Action for Children Arrivals) remains unsettled. It is worthy of note that all immigrants, even those ancestors of us who were born on this soil, leave their country of origins with “dreams” of starting anew in what they believe are the open arms of the land of the free. Building America: Immigrant Stories of Hope and Hardship examines the stories of some of those immigrants who want to chronicle their or their family's origins in our great country. They want Americans to realize they love this country as much as we do, and maybe appreciate it more due to their personal trials in gaining citizenship and a restart for their family. All of the authors see the richness in the diverse cultures that come here and the special values of hard work, responsibility, and love of family that all seek, regardless from where they come. The authors will donate their royalties to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - Immigration Division in respect of their fight for individual rights of all people living in the United States of America. Review Building America is a paean for America from her adopted children - immigrants and their offspring. This collection of thirty-one autobiographical vignettes comes at a critical moment in our nation's history, when immigration is again unpopular. Amidst calls to "Build the Wall" to seal off the southern border of the country to outright bans on new immigration from certain Muslim countries, the voices of tolerance, let alone those of actual immigrants, are silenced. As the co-editors point out: "Without [immigrants], America would not exist." The challenge is to get Americans to accept this truism. This book is a step in that direction. Nabeel Abraham, Ph.D Co-editor of Voices of Arab Detroit: Narratives of Boundary and Belonging (Forthcoming 2021, Wayne State University Press, Detroit) In Building America, the immigrant authors gave accounts which were both harrowing and happy. They represent a cross section of the heartbeat of this country. As the City Council President of Dearborn, Michigan which has many recent immigrants, I am aware of the plight of so many newcomers. Readers will be astounded at the "rites of passage" of so many of these immigrant writers. In this day where the position of immigrants is under the microscope, the book sheds light on the difficulties they face before reaching solace and success in their lives. The narrative voices that emerge remind us of the deeper truth of who we really are. Susan Dabaja, City Council President, City of Dearborn, Michigan I would like to lend my support to the book, Building America: Immigrant Stories of Hope and Hardship. I always encourage residents of our fair city to write their stories. Those that are in this book grab you and will assure future generations that the memories of their struggles will be kept alive. This book is a siren call to remind us that we are all immigrants or descendants of immigrants and we should be grateful not only for the country we live in today but also for our roots. There's an element in each story that will find its way into your heart and stay there. This is a good book! M. Jack Tate, Curator, Dearborn Historical Museum About the Author Mary Assel, a Dearborn native is the retired Director of the English Language Institute at Henry Ford College (HFC). She established the institute in the fall of 2001. Her many faceted marketing and public relations efforts helped to expand the program and attract students from over eighty-two countries. She taught English as a Second language in Africa, the Middle East, and
