Roya Hakakian came to the United States as a refugee from Iran when she was a teenager.
Now the Connecticut writer and poet has used her life story to create a “guide” on the immigrant experience.
This hour Hakakian is joining us to talk about her new book, A Beginner’s Guide To America.
We want to hear from you too. How has your family’s history and experience of immigration shaped your experience as an American?
GUESTS:
- Roya Hakakian – Author, poet, and Connecticut resident. Her latest book is A Beginner’s Guide to America: For Immigrants and the Curious
Read an excerpt from A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO AMERICA below:
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