Description
Book SynopsisCaptures the immigrants' struggle for identity in the face of competing stories and documents
Trade Review"An important book for a nation seeking peace with itself as well as with its new immigrant arrivals who are redefining equality, citizenship, and democracy."
-- Robert D. Thompson * Oregon Historical Quarterly *
"Sandra M. Chait is to be commended for capturing the complex interrelationship of 20th and 21st century immigrant communities from the Horn of Africa as they engage in healing the wounds of wars and finding salaam — peace — in their adopted country."
-- Ruth Iyob * Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies *
"Chait wove their stories into a book, Seeking Salaam, that captures the complexity of identity and the horror and hopefulness of life for her subjects."
-- Jerry Large * The Seattle Times *
"[Seeking Salaam] grants the reader valuable insight into the immigrant experience of Horn Africans in the Pacific Northwest.”—"
-- Robin Hardy * Pacific Northwest Quarterly *
Table of ContentsMap of Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia
Acronyms
Preface
Acknowledgements
1. At "Home" in the Pacific Northwest
2. Within the American Gaze
3. With Eyes Open
4. Having the Last Word
5. Cultural and Economic Rivals
6. The Challenges Within
7. Women Speak Out
Conclusion
Appendix 1. Time Line (1890-2010)
Appendix 2. Participants
Notes
Bibliography
Index
