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Praise for THIS IS WHAT AMERICA LOOKS LIKE ‘Rep. Ilhan Omar is not just pushing America to live up to its best ideals—she’s showing us how the struggle for inclusion and solidarity can transform our communities in the here and now. This book is a gripping, wonderfully frank account of a remarkable political journey that is just getting started. As dazzling as its author.’ — Naomi Klein, author of On Fire: The Burning Case for the Green New Deal ‘Ilhan has been an inspiring figure well before her time in Congress. This book will give you insight into the person and sister that I see—passionate, caring, witty, and above all committed to positive change. It’s an honour to serve alongside her in the fight for a more just world.’ — Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ‘Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is a fearless, pioneering badass with a titanium backbone, and her memoir is everything she is, in addition to being a rich, witty, crackling good read.’ — Dave Eggers, author of The Monk of Mokha and The Captain and the Glory ‘Ilhan Omar has a quintessentially American story, told beautifully in the pages of this book. In the House, Ilhan is an eloquent spokesperson for her point of view. I am grateful that her journey brought her to us.’ — Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives ‘A truly brave book from an extraordinary American.’ — Jose Antonio Vargas, winner of the Pulitzer Prize and author of Dear America: Notes of an Undocumented Citizen ‘Ilhan Omar has a gift for crossing all boundaries, from religious and cultural to political and personal. My world is bigger after reading This Is What America Looks Like. I recommend it.’ — Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. magazine ‘This book is a treasure! Omar has gifted us with a perfect memoir: reflective without being self-indulgent, intellectual but still passionate, pragmatic yet brimming with hope. This book is a desperately needed reminder that the type of world, and leadership, that we deserve is closer than we think.’ — Marc Lamont Hill, author of Nobody: Casualties of America’s War on the Vulnerable, From Ferguson to Flint and Beyond ‘This beautiful book is a glimpse into the life of a woman I admire, respect and love so fiercely. Ilhan, you reaffirm that we belong everywhere and so do our stories.’ — Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley ‘A powerful and inspirational story that demonstrates the need for representation in government that reflects the diversity of our nation.’ — Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib ‘Omar renews my faith in America. Her journey from refugee to politician is a story of courage, faith, and tenacity. Ultimately, she inspires us to be more human. The America I love looks like this.’ — Sandra Cisneros, author of The House on Mango Street ‘Ilhan Omar writes the quintessential American story of struggle, resilience, and transformation. This is What America Looks Like provides us a powerful and necessary voice during uncertain times.’ — Erika L. Sánchez, author of Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter THIS IS WHAT AMERICA LOOKS LIKE THIS IS WHAT A M E R I C A LOOKS LIKE MY JOURNEY FROM REFUGEE TO CONGRESSWOMAN I L H A N O M A R with RREEBBEECCCCAA PPAALLEEYY HURST & COMPANY, LONDON First published in the United Kingdom in 2020 by C. Hurst & Co. (Publishers) Ltd., 41 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3PL © Ilhan Omar, 2020 All rights reserved Printed in the United Kingdom The right of Ilhan Omar to be identified as the author of this publication is asserted by her in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, 1988. A Cataloguing-in-Publication data record for this book is available from the British Library. ISBN: 9781787383418 This book is printed using paper from registered sustainable and managed sources. Designed by Renata De Oliveira www.hurstpublishers.com To Baba Habon Abdulle Isra, Adnan, and Ilwad America
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