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Yesterday We Were In America: A Haunting Tale of Immigration and the American Dream

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In Laila Lalami's haunting and evocative novel, Yesterday We Were In America, we meet the Saadi family, who have come to the United States from Morocco in search of a better life. The father, Mourad, is a doctor; the mother, Amina, is a nurse; and the children, Adam and Amal, are teenagers.

The Saadis are initially welcomed into their new community, but as the years go by, they begin to feel the sting of discrimination. Mourad is passed over for promotions at work, Amina is subjected to racial slurs at the hospital, and Adam and Amal are bullied at school.

Despite the challenges they face, the Saadis are determined to make a life for themselves in America. They work hard, they save their money, and they try to fit in. But the more they try, the more they realize that they will never truly be accepted as Americans.

Yesterday We Were In America: Alcock and Brown, First to Fly the Atlantic Non-Stop

by Peter Doggett

4.5 out of 5

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In the wake of 9/11, the Saadis' lives are turned upside down. Mourad is detained by the FBI, and Amal is put on a watch list. The family is terrified and they begin to question their place in America.

As the Saadis struggle to come to terms with their new reality, they are forced to confront the painful truth: that the American Dream is not always erreichbar for everyone.

Yesterday We Were In America is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of an immigrant family's journey to the United States. It is a story of hope, heartbreak, and resilience. It is a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

About the Author

Laila Lalami is a Moroccan-American novelist and essayist. She is the author of four novels, including The Moor's Account and The Other Americans. Lalami's work has been translated into more than twenty languages and has received numerous awards, including the American Book Award and the Arab American Book Award.

Why You Should Read This Book

If you are interested in the immigrant experience, the American Dream, or simply a good story, then you should read Yesterday We Were In America. This is a powerful and moving novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.