This is a discussion topic for the February 2024 Book of the Month, "Beyond the Golden Door: Seeing the American Dream Through an Immigrant's Eyes" by Ali Master.
Which of Ali's experiences did you relate with the most?
Which of Ali's experiences did you relate with the most?
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Melisa Jane
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Which of Ali's experiences did you relate with the most?
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To some extent, I can personally relate to the pressure imposed by family expectations, particularly when it comes to academic performance and pursuing a STEM education. The weight of parental expectations can be immense, driven by a desire to showcase their child as a shining example of success to extended family members. This pressure often stems from a need for parental control, leading to a lack of communication and an absence of encouragement for sharing one's feelings or aspirations.
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I personally relate to Ali's childhood, because I am from India. As a Indian I have seen a lot Muslims and I know about their customs. Indians and Pakistanis are very similar in my things so I related to my scenes from his childhood
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I relate to his culture and beliefs. I was raised in a similar environment as him so it was very familiar.
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pressure imposed by family expectations, it reminded me of my family, and it made me very emotional.
