Book 2 Post 2

 The second book I finished reading was American Like Me by America Ferrera. After reading so many great reviews and hearing a lot of great things about the book, I knew I had to read it. Being Latino and a child of immigrants, I was also interested in reading a book that emphasizes the importance of being diverse and embracing different cultures. I wanted to learn more about people’s stories and their experiences in America while also having to manage their family’s culture. I really enjoyed every chapter in the book being a new story from someone new. This made it an enjoyable read. I got a chance to read about different cultures and different perspectives. 

I think I was captivated by the book’s overall theme of embracing cultures and diversity and understanding the importance of coming all together as one. Every story focuses on a specific culture and upbringing, but also the way in which the person is able to mix their culture with American culture. I also enjoyed seeing that families focused on bringing their children to America to achieve the American dream. This is why we live in such a diverse country. We have people from all over the world coming to achieve their goals and provide better opportunities for their children. I think this is truly inspiring. This affected me personally because my parents are immigrants so I know the sacrifices they had to make to provide for the family. At the same time, I know there are countless families doing the same. I think one of the most powerful quotes by the author is “we live as citizens of a country that does not always claim us or even see us, and yet, we continue to build, to create, and to compel it toward its own promise”. With so many things going on in the country, the book teaches you the beauty of all the people we should be calling neighbors. 

I think this is a must-read for everyone! It’s such an enjoyable experience getting to learn about all different types of backgrounds. There are so many different stories to read from. At the same time, it’s an opportunity for people to understand the struggles some people face having to fit in America. For being one of the most diverse countries, I think it is important that we learn to embrace and accept people of all different backgrounds. I’m Latino, but this book still gave me the opportunity to learn more about African, Asian, and Native American cultures just to name a few. I found it insightful to learn more about all the different cultures that make up America. There's so much to gain from this book, so I recommend everyone to get a chance at reading it!