An American Family a Memoir of Hope and Sacrifice
Inspirational immigrant memoir
I enjoyed this memoir of a Muslim immigrant from Islamic republic of pakistan. It is read by the author. Khizr Khan is a truthful American success story. He came to America with goose egg and became a great success through hard work and education. The showtime of this book was a little slow. His childhood in Islamic republic of pakistan did not especially come up alive, and the slow reading of the author took some getting used to. As Khan grew older, and attended university and constabulary school in Pakistan, the volume became more personal and engaging. This is one human's story, and a good ane. He became well known as the Gilt Star parent singled out past Hillary Clinton in the Democratic Convention. This story, though, is about the American dream. While the patriotic references are a little too repetitive at times, I notwithstanding institute myself inspired past Khan'south Khan's life and his love of his country.
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a true american
? did yous happen to watch the 2016 democratic convention
? do you lot desire to know more about khizr khan and his wife
? do they have beliefs that other americans seem to have lost or forgotten
this humble and sincere audiobook eloquently tells their heroic story
from pakistan to dubai to houston to boston to DC to charlottesville
the khan'due south sacrifice and diligence were built on a belief in america's promise
mr. khan's deliberate and accented narration only adds to the story's authenticity
at to the lowest degree half a dozen times, i had to break the text as i was on the verge of tears
the khan'due south are merely truer and meliorate americans than our current political leaders
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Want to understand patriotism? READ THIS BOOK
Mr Khan tells the quintessential American story in his own voice and with riveting conviction. His exemplary grapheme and patriotism resounds in every word and his finely crafted narrative is and so intensely personal that it pierces the centre. Take this journey with him, and y'all will rejoice in your patriotism, be reminded of the cost of liberty, and long after his parting words be inspired to look within your own heart.
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A book that can requite you hope in a negative earth
This book is written and read with such dignity and respect for i's fellow man, I wish it was mandatory reading in all schools. Khizr Kahn makes us think virtually how fortunate we are to exist in the U.s. and have our Constitution. He reminds us of the beauty of appreciation of people and country. He also inspires us to think what nosotros are in the procedure of destroying in this current Assistants. It is a frightening time in the Us. We take increased our violence and greed just here is a man who gives us hope and reason. I found the book to be inspiring.
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True patriotism
A beautiful, honest story that expresses a love for America that is deeper and more sincere than I accept ever heard expressed.
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A beautiful story of a true American family unit.
To be an American is to know a freedom that is strange to the rest of the world. Mr and Mrs. Khan are the heart and soul of what our fore fathers intended. I am proud to stand past these true Americans.
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Sincere and securely moving
An amazing story of Mr. Kahn's life and the story of his family's path from Islamic republic of pakistan to modern America. Full of wisdom and lessons in sacrifice and service. Information technology brought me to tears several times.
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Hope
This book has renewed my faith in humanity. I enjoyed reading Mr. Khan's journey from his homeland to America. His truth near what makes him patriot, his family sacrifice, and his positive spirit is what makes America cracking. I believe that this book gives a wonderful insight into the journey of immigrants to this wonderful state call America. I am inspired past his positive spirit, and his faith in the American Constitution.
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Beautiful, inspiring--my vote for 2017 Best Book!
Two things: 1st, this is NOT a political book. Nor is it a religious book. Although you may be familiar with the Khans' brief and somewhat controversial appearance at the DNC Convention, the story told here is broader, softer, more appealing, and more man. Virtually ii-thirds of the book is the riveting story of a decent, thoughtful boy growing up in Pakistan. His rural family is poor but kind. Eventually he earns a Pakistani law caste and takes a clerical chore abroad in society to earn enough coin to wednesday his Pakistani college sweetheart. Somewhen he and his young family move to Texas, where he hopes to earn enough coin to attend Harvard. He writes movingly of the people he meets along the mode, of their generosity. It is a great story, idealistic, often poetic -- heartbreaking in places with sprinklings of joy. It is non until the terminal short chapter that presidential politics and his DNC speech are covered.
2nd, I am SO glad that Khizr Khan did his own reading! In that location is dignity and honest emotion in his narration. An altogether stellar autobiography exceedingly well told! Bravo.
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Everyone should have the opportunity to read this volume
It reads like a story which you don't want to come to an end. A wonderful and positive perspective on things American citizens accept for granted, without realizing
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