Official Review: Beyond the Golden Door by Ali Master

[Rannaan Rajaee]

This sounds completely different from anything I have read till now. I look forward to reading this someday.
Thanks for the review.

[Paris Kumar]

Ali Master's "Beyond the Golden Door" provides a personal and insightful perspective on the American Dream, emphasizing shared values and freedoms over ethnicity or religion.

Master aims to foster understanding and unity, challenging stereotypes about immigrants from Muslim countries and promoting a broader definition of what it means to be American.

Thanks to Shirin for the detailed review.

[Sham Gwalani]

Sampled a few pages of "Beyond the Golden Door: Seeing the American Dream Through an Immigrant's Eyes" by Ali Master. Enjoyed the sample. It is about the journey of a young immigrant who experiences American dream and the specific freedoms enjoyed in the USA. I liked the review.

[Harshita Goyal _]

"Beyond the Golden Door" by Ali Master is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that delves into the immigrant experience with grace and insight. Masterfully weaving together the stories of multiple characters, the author brings to life the challenges, triumphs, and resilience of those who seek a better life in a new land. The richly developed characters and vivid descriptions make the reader feel fully immersed in the world of the story. Master's writing is both powerful and poignant, shedding light on the complexities of identity, belonging, and the pursuit of the American dream. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the human side of immigration and the universal themes of hope, love, and perseverance. "Beyond the Golden Door" is a literary gem that will stay with readers long after they've turned the final page.

[LornaM]

Total reveal of what America is, however i enjoyed the authors experiences all round as he reveals the true identity of where he was and the activities therein. Dallas is a nice place to be. Congratulations for making BOTD

[Brienna Cooper]

Great review!

Master stresses the book is not intended to be an academic solution to the complex issues dividing our nation. Instead, he offers his perspective of the American Dream after living in the United States for thirty-two years and an additional nineteen in three other nations.

If nothing else, amongst all the issues and broken systems of this country (and the world), the more diversity in perspectives we have, the better we have the potential to be. The key is being willing to learn and listen to gain understanding and empathy (if you don’t already have those things).

On a humorous note, his entertaining description of his preconceived notions of Americans, including Texans as wealthy oil well owners wearing cowboy boots and hats, who have "promiscuous wives with big hair." As a lifelong Texan, I can vouch that immigrants are not the only ones with this stereotypical view, thanks to the popular television series, Dallas.

As a fellow Texan (specifically in the sense of living in the state for a little over a decade), this is super accurate! It also got a good laugh out of me LOL.

[Amy Luman]

I’m glad that Mr. Master has had a good experience living in the United States. It’s good to know that not all Muslims hate us. That’s not what you get from listening to the media. Congratulations on BOTD!

[Minslet A Avagalwa]

Beyond the Golden Door by Ali Master sounds pretty interesting. I love the themes of the book I.e family and love. I wouldn't minding giving it a shot. Congratulations on the BOTD.

[Gladis Ratish Kumar]

The review provided valuable insights. The author's life story, weaving through themes like love, family, failure, redemption, etc., is captivating. Excited to dive into the book!

[Victory Ositaorah]

Master's journey after migrating to the United States is really worth reading to know how he was able to find love and put his life in place. This would be an interesting piece.

[Gerry Steen]

This is a concise review of a great book. It will be a real eye-opener to learn what the author has to share about the priveleges of being an American in light of his life experiences in Pakistan and in America. He appreciates the freedom America offers to all of its citizens. He wants to make sure that we realize how good America is to Americans. He wants Americans to appreciate and preserve these freedoms. Congrats to Ali Master for crafting such a great message.

[Renee S]

I believe the book will leave readers with a positive note. It's nice to know that the author incorporated humour into the narrative. I would love to read and review the book if I have the opportunity.

[Mari Thompson]

Great review. Thanks for sharing the recommendation.

[Boluwatife Ade Aderogbin]

This is good book that can help understand the true meaning of being an American. Generally being identified as a member of a society should be by what you hold in your mind towards the society at large. And so being a true citizen is not dependent on just carrying the blood but show go intentions towards the nation and others.

[Patrícia Gomes]

I always try to stay on top of my game when it comes to learning about other languages, cultures, or religions. I believe the better way to understand this is trough the eyes of someone else, and this book seems to be the perfect learning and inspiring tool.