I just finished reading Funny in Farsi: An Iranian in America by Firoozeh Dumas, a wonderfully clever collection of essays! Ms. Dumas came to America in 1972 with her Iranian family and her essays are a vibrant reflection of life as an outsider in a country of outsiders. She reminds me a lot of David Sedaris and Sarah Vowell. She has a laugh-out-loud essay on her family's visit to Disneyland; her father's dream of winning the jackpot on TV's Bowling for Dollars; and life as her mother's translator and interpreter. --K
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
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Hey, welcome to my blog! First things first:
1. This blog is about books -- other than that, anything goes!
2. I will try to post new reviews and material at least four times a week. Check back often!
3. I am a librarian, so I will be selecting with all sides in mind; that means I will try and represent all perspectives.
4. Email me with your book reviews! I will accept all submissions and post with little editing.
5. Enjoy!
Kate
1. This blog is about books -- other than that, anything goes!
2. I will try to post new reviews and material at least four times a week. Check back often!
3. I am a librarian, so I will be selecting with all sides in mind; that means I will try and represent all perspectives.
4. Email me with your book reviews! I will accept all submissions and post with little editing.
5. Enjoy!
Kate
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