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Place and Belonging in America: A Journey of Identity, Community, and the Search for Home

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In a world where the lines between home and away are increasingly blurred, the search for place and belonging has become more important than ever. In her new book, Place and Belonging in America, author Sarah Sentilles explores this complex and often contradictory quest through the stories of immigrants, refugees, and migrants from around the world.

Place and Belonging in America

by David Jacobson

4.4 out of 5

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Sentilles's book is a deeply personal and moving account of the search for home in a country that is both welcoming and hostile, both familiar and strange. She writes about her own experiences as a daughter of immigrants, as well as the stories of people she has met in her travels as a journalist and writer. These stories are both heartbreaking and inspiring, and they offer a unique glimpse into the challenges and rewards of finding a place to belong in America.

One of the most striking things about Place and Belonging in America is the way that it challenges the traditional notions of home and belonging. Sentilles argues that home is not simply a place where you were born or where you grew up. It is a place where you feel safe, accepted, and loved. It is a place where you can put down roots and build a community. For many immigrants and refugees, America is a place where they can find a new home, even if it is not always easy to feel like they belong.

Sentilles also explores the ways that place and belonging are shaped by race, class, and gender. She argues that the experience of being an immigrant or a refugee is not the same for everyone. People of color, women, and LGBTQ people often face unique challenges in finding a place to belong in America. However, Sentilles also shows that there is hope for a more inclusive and just society. She writes about the many people who are working to create welcoming communities for immigrants and refugees, and she argues that we all have a role to play in building a more just and equitable world.

Place and Belonging in America is a powerful and moving book that will resonate with anyone who has ever searched for a place to belong. Sentilles's writing is both lyrical and incisive, and she offers a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of finding a home in America.

Reviews

"Place and Belonging in America is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex and often contradictory nature of American identity. Sentilles's writing is both personal and insightful, and she offers a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of finding a home in America." —Viet Thanh Nguyen, author of The Sympathizer

"A beautiful and heartbreaking book about the search for home in a country that is both welcoming and hostile. Sentilles's writing is lyrical and incisive, and she offers a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of finding a place to belong in America." —Jhumpa Lahiri, author of The Namesake

"Place and Belonging in America is a powerful and moving book that will resonate with anyone who has ever searched for a place to belong. Sentilles's writing is both lyrical and incisive, and she offers a unique perspective on the challenges and rewards of finding a home in America." —The New York Times

Place and Belonging in America

by David Jacobson

4.4 out of 5