Thirteen-year-old Jasira is sent to live with her father in Houston, Texas, and discovers a man unable to give her the love she needs, so she begins to look elsewhere for affection.
detainees, secret imprisonment, and the "War on Terror"
Meeropol, Rachel
2005
A collection of writings in which some of the thousands of men, women, and children being held in indefinite detention in the United States recount their impressions of America's War on Terror.
Presents narratives that portray the lives of Arab Americans throughout history, beginning in the 1960s, and focusing on experiences during the civil rights movement, working on presidential campaigns in 2000, fighting as a Marine in Iraq, and more.
Falling in love conjures up old memories and reflections on ethnic identity for a thirty-nine-year-old Arab-American woman in Los Angeles whose only passion heretofore has been the culinary arts.
Profiles seven men and women of Arab and Muslim descent living in Brooklyn, exploring the cliches and stereotypes they must contend with on a daily basis and the experiences they have had since September 11, 2001.
Chapters arranged by subject present information about the history, immigration, economics, languages, religion, holidays, literature, education, jobs, politics, and other aspects of Arab Americans.
Profiles seven men and women of Arab and Muslim descent living in Brooklyn, exploring the cliches and stereotypes they must contend with on a daily basis and the experiences they have had since September 11, 2001.
A collection of essays on the Arabs who migrate to and make their homes in America. Focusing on themes of disturbed homelands, the Americanization of the first Arab immigrants, and anti-Arab hate. Also includes several essays on Arab Americans who have contributed to the nation's culture with poetry, movies, and consumer advocacy.
