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Welcome To The New World

by Jake Halpern
RM22.65 MYR Now RM15.83 MYR Save 30% more
Welcome To The New World - Thryft
Welcome To The New World - Thryft

Navigating a new land amid sociopolitical upheaval.

"Welcome to the New World" is a must-read for anyone interested in immigrant experiences in America. The graphic novel presents an intimate account of an ordinary Syrian family trying to find their place in a new land, while dealing with the aftermath of the 2016 US presidential elections. The heart-warming family moments are intertwined with tense political conversations and the daily struggles with language and cultural barriers. The art style, along with the narrative, captures the essence of the immigrant experience with warmth and authenticity. Readers will find this book an eye-opener that challenges preconceptions and highlights the generosity of human spirit in the face of adversity.

  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Nominee for Best Webcomic (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Welcome To The New World

by Jake Halpern
RM22.65 MYR Now RM15.83 MYR Save 30% more
ISBN: 9781526623768
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: RM107.97 MYR
Authors: Jake Halpern
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Date of Publication: 2020-09-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Biography, Memoir, Politics, Biography, Memoir
Goodreads rating: 4.07
(rated by 1516 readers)

Description

Two brothers, Jamil and Ammar, fled Syria in 2012, with their wives and children. After four years waiting in Jordan, they finally received a visa and traveled to the United States as refugees. They arrived on Nov. 8, 2016, which happened to be Election Day. It was, of course, a loaded moment. In effect, the brothers and their families landed in one country and woke up the next morning in another.Since then, I have been reporting their stories and creating a “true comic” about their lives in America. I went to their mosques, schools and job-training programs. I was also there when Ammar’s family received a frightening death threat, which ultimately forced them to flee their town. Today the illustrator, Michael Sloan, and I bring you the final installment in their story. — Jake Halpernhttps://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2...
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Navigating a new land amid sociopolitical upheaval.

"Welcome to the New World" is a must-read for anyone interested in immigrant experiences in America. The graphic novel presents an intimate account of an ordinary Syrian family trying to find their place in a new land, while dealing with the aftermath of the 2016 US presidential elections. The heart-warming family moments are intertwined with tense political conversations and the daily struggles with language and cultural barriers. The art style, along with the narrative, captures the essence of the immigrant experience with warmth and authenticity. Readers will find this book an eye-opener that challenges preconceptions and highlights the generosity of human spirit in the face of adversity.

  • Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Nominee for Best Webcomic (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.