Alienation

My Life in Saudi Arabia and America

by Asim Abraham


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Hardcover
$23.95
E-Book
$2.99
Softcover
$13.95
Hardcover
$23.95

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 8/24/2012

Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 5.5x8.5
Page Count : 110
ISBN : 9781475942606
Format : E-Book
Dimensions : N/A
Page Count : 110
ISBN : 9781475942613
Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 5.5x8.5
Page Count : 110
ISBN : 9781475942590

About the Book

For as long as he can remember, Arabian American Asim Abraham has been instructed to never express his feelings or ideas to anyone—ever. Raised as an American until age eight, when he relocated with his parents to his home country of Arabia, Asim struggled to learn about a new culture where regulations robbed him of everything, including the ability to speak his mind. For the first time in his life, Asim felt alienated from everything, everyone, and even himself.

With the intent of teaching others about the vast diff erences between America and the Middle East, Abraham shares the poignant story of his life as he travels between the free United States and Saudi Arabia, where life seemed to become more complicated and darker with each passing year. As he embarked on a coming-of-age journey between the two countries, Abraham details how he witnesses the impact of the Gulf War, views the thin line between dreams and reality, and manages to find his path in life despite enduring years of suffering, low self esteem, and imprisonment of his ideas.

Alienation not only offers one man’s compelling glimpse into life in the Middle East, but also shares his important message for both worlds about acceptance, love, and peace.


About the Author

ASIM ABRAHAM, a freelancer script writer, earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science in 2003 and a diploma from VFS in 2011, where he majored in writing for film and TV. He is the author of the books Blood Brothers and Master of Darkness and has written numerous feature scripts, short scripts, and novels. Asim currently lives in Vancouver, Canada.