ethnic relations

The Shoah, the destruction of European Jewry which he survived, was Richard Bugajer's "shadow life.".

The author discusses the plight of the Rohingyas of Myanmar who are one of the most persecuted minorities in the world.

"Some of the literary world's most exciting writers look beyond numbers and wages to convey what it feels like to live in this divided nation. Their extraordinarily powerful stories, essays, and poems demonstrate how boundaries break down when experiences are shared, and that in sharing our stories we can help to alleviate a suffering that touches so many people."--Back cover.

"This compelling approach to the immigration debate takes the reader behind the blaring headlines and into communities grappling with the reality of new immigrants and the changing nature of American identity. Ali Noorani, the Executive Director of the National Immigration Forum, interviews nearly fifty local and national leaders from law enforcement, business, immigrant, and faith communities to illustrate the challenges and opportunities they face. From high school principals to church pastors to sheriffs, the author reveals that most people are working to advance society's interests, not exploiting a crisis at the expense of one community. As he shows, some cities and regions have reached a happy conclusion, while others struggle to find balance. Whether describing a pastor preaching to the need to welcome the stranger, a sheriff engaging the Muslim community, or a farmer's wind-whipped face moistened by tears as he tells the story of his farmworkers being deported, the author helps readers to realize that America's immigration debate isn't about policy; it is about the culture and values that make America what it is. The people on the front lines of America's cultural and demographic debate are Southern Baptist pastors in South Carolina, attorneys general in Utah or Indiana, Texas businessmen, and many more. Their combined voices make clear that all of them are working to make America a welcome place for everyone, long-established citizens and new arrivals alike. Especially now, when we feel our identity, culture, and values changing shape, the collective message from all the diverse voices in this inspiring book is one of hope for the future"--.

Examines the experiences of Polish immigrants in the United States, discussing the reasons why they left their country, and their efforts to find jobs, homes, and build new lives.

Presents a personal account of the author's experiences as a young Jewish girl living in Poland at the beginning of its occupation by Nazi Germany in World War II.

The troubled history of ethnic struggles in what is known today as Yugoslavia, reveals chaos and violence caused by religious and cultural allegiances.

Argues that anti-Semitism was not a by-product of Nazi political mobilization or an attempt at distraction, but part of a master plan to implement, disseminate, and secure National Socialist rule in Europe, and explores the methods the Nazis used to carry out their mission.