" There is a mourning in their reminiscence, a hope and prayer for a renaissance that passed us by. I reject this nostalgia. Instead, I ask all those who are still striving to be recognized as "Amreekan" to invest in the present and future Rumis of today. There is someone right now, reading this book, who has always dreamed of being a poet, or a playwright, of a comedian, or a director, but has never had the encouragement. Sometimes a nod of approval, or a compliment, from family or a friend is all it takes, the small gust of wind that lifts the sails. "

― Wajahat Ali , Go Back to Where You Came From: And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American