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title: "I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir Paperback – April 30, 2019"
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# I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir Paperback – April 30, 2019

**Brand:** malaka gharib
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Fantastic!
  

*by N***S on Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2019*

As another “whitewashed” Filipino American, who didn’t fit in with other Filipinos and the white people I thought were so cool, and who also went to Cerritos High School, Malaka Gharib’s graphic memoir I WAS THEIR AMERICAN DREAM really resonated with me. Things like: being called a Twinkie for being an Asian who liked “white people things” and struggling to identify with my family’s culture and somehow finding a way to make it feel like mine too. ⁣⁣Gharib shares her story in such a funny, heartfelt, and vibrant way with spunky and honest language and colorful cartoons too! Like when was even the last time I read a book with pictures? I’m so grateful for this book because it highlights a similar experience a lot of us go through—one that, at the time, we probably felt like was unique to only us. This book lets so many people know that they’re not alone. ⁣⁣Reading this book made me really happy. It gave me a sense of nostalgia but also a different perspective on how to look at my past. This book also made me a little sad because it made me realize I’ve spent a lot of time feeling othered and disconnected from my “Filipino-ness” and that as an adult I have yet to completely come to terms with it. This is the kinda book that after you finish it makes you call your grandma to thank her for everything, to tell her you love her and to you ask her to teach you how to cook her favorite recipe. Reading Gharib's family story left me curious to ask questions about my own and for that this book is probably my favorite thing I’ve read all year. ⁣

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    A touching, insightful account of growing up in a multi-cultural family
  

*by D***Y on Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2019*

This is the first graphic novel I have ever read, but I found it to be the perfect vehicle for Malaka's memoir. The tone of her book is straight forward; she honestly describes both the joys and the difficulties of growing up in two very different cultures. Malaka sought acceptance in both communities--as well as in the "white" community where she was living/going to school. Clearly this was a struggle at times, but Malaka never portrays herself as an angry victim. Her resolution at the end--to be uniquely herself--is inspiring.Full disclosure: I was fortunate enough to be Malaka's first grade teacher at Our Lady of Fatima School in Artesia, California! Many of our students came from two different cultures, but Malaka was the only one of Egyptian-Filipino heritage. I am so proud of Malaka for finding her own way, and for writing a book that encourages others to do the same. This memoir would make an excellent textbook for junior high students who often struggle with feeling accepted.Congratulations, Malaka, and well done!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    amazing book with amazing topics and amazing artwork!
  

*by M***I on Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2021*

very relatable and interesting to read! very funny and and the artwork was very amazing and had a wonderful color palette! as a mixed mexican-filipina there were loads of "I've gotten that too!" or "I know that feel" moments and the comedy had me smiling and laughing. Great book to read about the struggles of being biracial in america and much much more!

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