A Must-Read!!

What a wonderful collection of American stories!!! I have told everyone I know about this book. My only complaint, if I could, is that Lin-Manuel Miranda’s chapter was cut off :( I was really looking forward to hearing his contribution. Congratulations and a big thank you to America Ferrera for putting this together!

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great to build awareness and break stereotypes

passionate narrative, outstanding diversity of stories, I loved it. I recommend the book for everyone in America regardless of the background.

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Made me feel like I belonged

I absolutely loved this recollection of stories They all felt very real and close to my heart and my experience as an immigrant. As I listened to the book, I discussed some of the stories with my family and it opened up the door to discussed our own experiences and in that we discovered who we are as a family.

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Not all chapters were narrated by the corresponding author

Really enjoyed the book. Was a bit disappointed that some of the chapter s weren’t read by the author. It made it confusing at times because some chapter authors were narrated by the corresponding author and then others were ready by some of the same people. It made me forget who’s story I was listening to.

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Loved this book!

Eye-opening. Interesting. At times funny, always touching! Excellent!! Am giving this book as a gift to family members.

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Exceptional stories

This compilation of stories was a treat. Listening to the experiences from the people themselves kept it authentic and made me reflect on my own story. Thanks America for gathering all these precious and important narratives!

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Americans Like Me

I enjoyed listening to the different experiences and similar challenges faced by these first and/2nd generation Americans. At times I found myself reflecting on my own experiences as a Puerto Rican born on the Island but raised in NYC. The immigrant story doesn’t seem to change - hard work, sacrifice and determination are at the core of accomplishing your dreams.

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Fantastic!

The stories were absolutely fantastic, inspiring, and heartwarming. While the narrator's did a good job, I wish that more of the authors read their own stories.

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Just like me

These collective stories really make you think of where you come from. It makes you pick up the phone to call your parents or grand parent, anyone who is significant in your life to start the conversation of where you come from.

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Uplifting stories of exceptionalism and communion

The long and short here is this is a beautiful collection of hope trumping heartache, and my favorite versions of this theme were where community was the cause and the solution, not just the tired trope of exceptionalism being necessary for “success” here in America. And there’s plenty of both. Easy read, lovely listening, and a message that needs to be heard by all brainwashed by the “me and mine” mentality of American life. Good stuff. (Docked one star simply because I wanted each of the stories told in their respective author’s actual voice. 😢)