arab americans

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arab americans

Towelhead

a novel
2005
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.

America's disappeared

detainees, secret imprisonment, and the "War on Terror"
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.

A country called Amreeka

Arab roots, American stories
2009
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.

Crescent

2003
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.

How does it feel to be a problem?

being young and Arab in America
2008
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.

Arab American encyclopedia

2000
Chapters arranged by subject present information about the history, immigration, economics, languages, religion, holidays, literature, education, jobs, politics, and other aspects of Arab Americans.

How does it feel to be a problem?

being young and Arab in America
2009
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.

Grape leaves

a century of Arab American poetry
2000
An anthology of twentieth-century Arab-American poetry that includes a photo and biographical profile of each of the twenty featured poets.

An ancient heritage

the Arab-American minority
1991
Discusses the cultural experience of Arab-Americans and the history of Arab immigration to the United States.

The Arabs

2005
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.

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