Flight to Freedom Book

In this book there are many instances where I can relate in terms of the adaptation process the family had to go through. This made the whole narrative more real and personal. I was however stricken with compassion and sadness while learning of the separation and constant stress that family had to undergo. Experiences such as waiting for long periods of time to acquire basic needs like soap and having the men in the family become involved in violent conflicts of a torn country were hard to fathom. The desperation to survive and seek a better life in another country provided a perspective that I believe to be similar to many immigrants today. I personally have had to learn to adapt to the culture and language. The main character Yara had to learn English as quickly as possible while also attempting to maintain good grades. I went through this hardship while living in New York which was stressful enough. I would recommend this book to those who don't understand the motives behind immigrants and those who can relate to the experience of Yara and her family. I rate this book five stars primarily because of how much I could relate.