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What moment did you find the most humorous?
Posted: 26 Feb 2024, 06:33
by Melisa Jane
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.
What moment did you find the most humorous?
Re: What moment did you find the most humorous?
Posted: 27 Feb 2024, 02:24
by Cristina-Ioana Toader
Many of his observations comparing life in Pakistan with life in America are humorously sketched. The book certainly contains humorous moments that effortlessly brought a smile to my face. For instance, there's the amusing episode with the vending machine where he stood waiting expectantly, not realizing he needed to press a button to get a can of Coke. Then there's the visit to McDonald's, where the author insightfully captures why such a place is a wonderland for children.