Title:
From Somalia to snow : how central Minnesota became home to Somalis / Hudda Ibrahim.
ISBN:
9781592987788
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Edina, MN : Beaver's Pond Press, [2017]
©2017
Physical Description:
xxxvi, 283 pages : illustrations, map ; 22 cm
Contents:
Overview of Somali history -- Immigrants, refugees, and identities -- Culture and religion -- Integration and assimilation -- Business -- New immigrants' health challenges.
Summary:
At a time when United States citizens are being told to fear their Muslim neighbors, where does the truth lie? In this book, Hudda Ibrahim unpacks the immigration narrative of Somali Americans and explains why nearly 20 percent have chosen to settle in Minnesota. From Somalia to Snow gives readers an invaluable insider's look into the lives and culture of our Somali neighbors and the important challenges they face. Designed with a diverse audience in mind, this book is a must-read for students, health-care professionals, business owners, social service agencies, and anyone who wants to better understand Somali people in Minnesota.
Genre:
OCLC Number:
ocn988170828
Availability:
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