Deeq A. Posted September 15, 2018 Abdi Iftin, a Somali refugee who grew up in war-torn Mogadishu, recently wrote a memoir describing his experiences in Somalia and his journey to the United States. This book could have been an opportunity to shine a light on the positive aspects of immigration and to celebrate not only his success but the successes of the Somali community in Maine. However, in reading Call Me American, we recognized ourselves in the final chapter and we are outraged by the incredible misinformation that was spread by the author, not only about ourselves but about our community. What follows is a narrative response by three of the roommates Mr. Iftin describes in Chapter 16: “Abdul,” “Yussuf,” and “Awil.” Source: Hiiraan Online Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
