7 Quotes by Farah Ahmedi

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.

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?

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.

I did my book to help other people, ... People are always struggling and they need help and something to give them courage, so that's why I did it.

We went to Connecticut and I met the cadets from the Coast Guard Academy because they read my book over the summer for class,

They give them to someone who has done something inspirational and beyond the call of duty.

It's going to be a fundraiser for victims of land mines,