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The Ungrateful Refugee

What Immigrants Never Tell You
Summary:

The book blends memoir and reportage to explore the refugee experience, drawing on the author's own journey from revolutionary Iran to the United States and the stories of other displaced individuals. It challenges preconceptions about immigration and asylum, delving into the sacrifices refugees make and the resilience they demonstrate in the face of adversity.

Key points:

1. Refugee Complexity: Nayeri shows that each refugee's story is unique, criticizing simple media and political portrayals that don't reflect the real difficulties and diversity of refugees.

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