Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas
A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America
This memoir tells the story of an Iranian family who migrated to America in the 1970s, offering a humorous take on their experiences. The narrative focuses on the author's childhood and adolescence, exploring themes of cultural identity, assimilation, and the immigrant experience in America. It highlights the family's journey of navigating a new country and culture, while still holding on to their Iranian roots. The book showcases the author's ability to find humor in the most challenging situations, making it a heartwarming and amusing read.
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- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- Iranian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 208
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 85th on Top 100 World Literature Titles (Perfection Learning)