The Stories of U.S.: A Collection of Stories of Undocumented and First-Generation Immigrants Living in America Today

by Saherish Surani

Each and every day, approximately 10.7 million undocumented immigrants live in the United States, fearing for their safety and uncertain of what tomorrow may hold. Immigration is about more than politics. It is about compassion, love, and putting humanity first. The Stories of U.S. is a collection of the experiences of ten undocumented and first-generation immigrants who are living in the United States today. In the current political climate, oftentimes the stories of immigrants and first-generation Americans are tokenized and made into something that they are not. Perhaps you have done the same thing and not even realized it when echoing something from the media without a second thought. It is time for that thoughtful reflection. This book gives you an intimate look into the lives of some of the immigrants whose daily lives are affected in sometimes dangerous ways by their immigration status. You will learn about individuals who have overcome immense barriers to live lives that others take for granted * Aury, who immigrated to the United States with her mother. She now must navigate an educational system while trying to find her place in this strange new land. * Kabira, a first-generation immigrant, who wonders if she’ll ever see her grandparents again. * Pablito who lives each day knowing that his parents are knowing that his parents are undocumented. He wonders what the consequences might be for himself and his siblings. * And many more... The Stories of U.S. will help you to gain a better understanding of both our own communities and the communities that surround us. While the immigration crisis is a political one, it is more so a humanitarian crisis at its core.

147 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 1, 2019

Reviews

[Gabrielle de Weck · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredible collection of stories and experiences. Saherish’s intimate and illustrative writing style really brings you into the lives of the immigrants in each story. This book was incredibly powerful and really helped me understand and appreciate the struggles that immigrants face in today’s political climate. So relevant and important to read… can’t recommend it enough!

[Amie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful collection of narratives of real undocumented immigrants and what that looks like for each of these cases. A highly politicized issue- but it’s important to see the humanity behind the politics.