| The Middle of Everywhere: Helping Refugees Enter the American Community Contributor(s): Pipher, Mary (Author) |
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ISBN: 0156027372 ISBN-13: 9780156027373 Publisher: Mariner Books OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2003 Annotation: Over the past decade, Pipher has been a great source of wisdom, helping readers to better understand their family members. Now she connects readers with the newest members of the American family--refugees. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Emigration & Immigration - Social Science | Minority Studies - Social Science | Human Services |
| Dewey: 305.906 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.34" W x 8.08" (0.85 lbs) 416 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Over the past decade, Mary Pipher has been a great source of wisdom, helping us to better understand our family members. Now she connects us with the newest members of the American family--refugees. In cities all over the country, refugees arrive daily. Lost Boys from Sudan, survivors from Kosovo, families fleeing Afghanistan and Vietnam: they come with nothing but the desire to experience the American dream. Their endurance in the face of tragedy and their ability to hold on to the virtues of family, love, and joy are a lesson for Americans. Their stories will make you laugh and weep--and give you a deeper understanding of the wider world in which we live. The Middle of Everywhere moves beyond the headlines into the homes of refugees from around the world. Working as a cultural broker, teacher, and therapist, Mary Pipher has once again opened our eyes--and our hearts--to those with whom we share the future. |
Contributor Bio(s): Pipher, Mary: - Mary Pipher, Ph.D., is the author of three bestselling books, including Reviving Ophelia, which was on the New York Times bestseller list for over 2 years. She speaks all over the country all year and has received a presidential citation from the American Psychological Association. She lives in Lincoln, Nebraska. |