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Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America by Firoozeh Dumas is a light and amusing memoir that chronicles the author's experiences as an Iranian immigrant in the United States during the 1970s. Through a series of anecdotes, Dumas provides insights into her family's journey from Iran to Southern California, capturing the challenges and humor of adapting to a new culture while navigating the complexities of identity and belonging. The book offers a blend of cultural observations, language barriers, and familial dynamics, all narrated with a touch of humor and warmth that resonates with readers.
Our move to Whittier was temporary. My father, Kazem, an engineer with the National Iranian Oil Company, had been assigned to consult for an American firm for about two years. Having spent several yea...
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