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We Just Want To Live Here: A Journey in the Land of Others

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We Just Want To Live Here: A Palestinian Teenager, an Israeli Teenager, An Unlikely Friendship

by Amal Rifa'i

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	182 pages

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In the United States, the land of opportunity, refugees and asylum seekers are often met with challenges and hostility. They are forced to navigate a complex and often hostile immigration system, and they often face discrimination and prejudice from the communities they are trying to make their home.

In We Just Want To Live Here, [Author's Name] tells the stories of several refugees and asylum seekers who have come to the United States in search of a better life. These stories are both heartbreaking and inspiring, and they offer a powerful indictment of the U.S. immigration system.

One of the most striking stories in the book is that of a young woman named Amina. Amina is from Somalia, and she fled her country after she was raped by government soldiers. She came to the United States seeking asylum, but she was detained by immigration authorities and held in a detention center for months. While in detention, Amina was subjected to abuse and neglect. She was finally released after her case was taken up by a pro bono lawyer, but she is still living in fear of being deported.

Amina's story is just one of many told in We Just Want To Live Here. These stories are a powerful reminder of the human toll of the U.S. immigration system. They are also a call to action. We must demand that our government treat refugees and asylum seekers with dignity and respect. We must also work to create a more just and welcoming society for all.

We Just Want To Live Here is an important and timely book. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers in the United States. It is also a call to action. We must all work together to create a more just and welcoming society for all.

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"A powerful and heartbreaking account of the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers in the United States. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the human toll of our immigration system."
- [Reviewer's Name]

"An important and timely book. This book is a call to action. We must all work together to create a more just and welcoming society for all."
- [Reviewer's Name]