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The Story of My Life: An Afghan Girl on the Other Side of the Sky QUOTES

The Story of My Life: An Afghan Girl on the Other Side of the Sky QUOTES

1 " I know it's hard for American students to reach out to us refugees, and maybe you worry about being rejected or put on the spot. But here is one thing I want to say in this book: it's harder for us to reach out to you - we, with our clumsy English. I want to say, Don't be afraid of us - you have to understand: We're afraid of you. We want to make friends, but you have to take the first step. "

― , The Story of My Life: An Afghan Girl on the Other Side of the Sky

2 " Alyce asks about my religion ... she listens without interruption. Then she tells me what she believes, and I listen. I see nothing wrong with listening to each other's beliefs. I want to know about her religion, just as she wants to know about mine. We can talk about our beliefs without pushing each other to feel wrong. "

― , The Story of My Life: An Afghan Girl on the Other Side of the Sky

3 " This country was built by refugees. And yet look how it has advanced, look how it has developed! ... Here, where people from many cultures, many religions, and many parts of the planet have come together, they have built such an advanced society. It amazes me. ... Why has America done so well? "

― , The Story of My Life: An Afghan Girl on the Other Side of the Sky