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I Was Their American Dream: A Graphic Memoir"A portrait of growing up in America, and a portrait of family, that pulls off the feat of being both intimately specific and deeply universal at the same time. I adored this book." Jonny Sun " A] high spirited graphical memoir . . . Gharib's wisdom about the power and limits of racial identity is evident in the way she draws." NPR WINNER OF THE ARAB AMERICAN BOOK AWARD NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR The New York Public Library Kirkus
"A portrait of growing up in America, and a portrait of family, that pulls off the feat of being both intimately specific and deeply universal at the same time. I adored this book."--Jonny Sun " A] high-spirited graphical memoir . . . Gharib's wisdom about the power and limits of racial identity is evident in the way she draws."--NPR WINNER OF THE ARAB AMERICAN BOOK AWARD - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR - The New York Public Library - Kirkus Reviews I Was Their American Dream is at once a coming-of-age story and a reminder of the thousands of immigrants who come to America in search for a better life for themselves and their children. The daughter of parents with unfulfilled dreams themselves, Malaka navigated her childhood chasing her parents' ideals, learning to code-switch between her family's Filipino and Egyptian customs, adapting to white culture to fit in, crushing on skater boys, and trying to understand the tension between holding onto cultural values and trying to be an all-American kid. Malaka Gharib's triumphant graphic memoir brings to life her teenage antics and illuminates earnest questions about identity and culture, while providing thoughtful insight into the lives of modern immigrants and the generation of millennial children they raised. Malaka's story is a heartfelt tribute to the American immigrants who have invested their future in the promise of the American dream. Praise for I Was Their American Dream "In this time when immigration is such a hot topic, Malaka Gharib puts an engaging human face on the issue. . . . The push and pull first-generation kids feel is portrayed with humor and love, especially humor. . . . Gharib pokes fun at all of the cultures she lives in, able to see each of them with an outsider's wry eye, while appreciating them with an insider's close experience. . . . The question of 'What are you?' has never been answered with so much charm."--Marissa Moss, New York Journal of Books "Forthright and funny, Gharib fiercely claims her own American dream."--Booklist "Thoughtful and relatable, this touching account should be shared across generations."- Library Journal"This charming graphic memoir riffs on the joys and challenges of developing a unique ethnic identity."- Publishers Weekly
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
Published: 04/30/2019
ISBN: 9780525575115
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.70d
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2019 pg. 148
Publishers Weekly 02/25/2019
Booklist 03/15/2019 pg. 55
Shelf Awareness 04/30/2019
School Library Journal 06/14/2019 pg. 1
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★★★★★ 4
Cute for coffee bar!
Color: Black, Number Of Shelves: 4, Size: 15.7in
Great for above my coffee bar. Easy to mount and align. Seems stable!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great shelves, strong, secure, sturdy, decent size, unbeatable price.
Color: White, Number Of Shelves: 4, Size: 15.7in
Easy installation fits where we wanted them. Stable strong secure snug fit. Cleans easily with dust wipe. I would recommend buying these.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2026
★★★★★ 3
The shelves sag away from the wall overtime
Color: White, Number Of Shelves: 2, Size: 15.7in, Color: White, Number Of Shelves: 2, Size: 15.7in
Although the wood quality and finish of the shelf are clean and well-made, the main issue is that the shelves begin to sag over time while holding around 10 pounds, even though the product listing claims they can support up to 20 pounds. They may perform better on a brick wall, but on drywall you should be cautious.
To fix the problem, I had to purchase floating shelf brackets for support, which solved the sagging issue. However, this defeats the purpose of the “floating” aesthetic. Since the shelf is in my bedroom, I can overlook it, but I personally wouldn’t install these in a common area if I wanted a clean floating look.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Love this
Color: Rustic Brown, Number Of Shelves: 4, Size: 15.7in
Love these shelves so easy to put up so beautifully made and really enjoy the way they set on my wall very sturdy also!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Looks nice, easy to install
Color: Rustic Brown, Number Of Shelves: 2, Size: 22in
This shelf is lightweight, looks nice, and was easy to install. It comes with a little level to help you install it properly. There are plenty of mounting holes to choose from, so it is easy to screw it directly into a stud, or to just use holes that are convenient for you. It comes with a plethora of mounting hardware.
I mounted mine a bit high up and chose to mount it upside down so that I wouldn't see the three screws that hold the shelf to the mounting bracket.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2026