About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the friction between their family heritage and their personal aspirations. It is an essential read for young people who feel like they are constantly performing for two different worlds: the one inside their home and the one outside their front door. The story follows two Syrian girls, one an American-born athlete and the other a recent refugee, as they navigate the heavy weight of being the perfect daughter while healing from the scars of the Syrian Revolution. It is a deeply nuanced look at identity, trauma, and the courage it takes to define oneself. Parents will find this a powerful tool for opening conversations about high expectations, the complexity of the immigrant experience, and the importance of finding friends who truly understand your burdens. It is best suited for older teens due to its mature themes of war-related trauma and complex family dynamics.
