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Exploring themes of exile and assimilation, the narrative intertwines the coming-of-age stories of Lagnado's mother, Edith, in the enchanting old Cairo, and Lagnado's own experiences as an immigrant schoolgirl in 1970s Brooklyn. As she navigates the challenges of adapting to a new culture while aspiring to be a bold figure like Mrs. Emma Peel from The Avengers, Lagnado also recounts her journey as a determined reporter. This poignant memoir reflects on feminism and the deep connections within family amidst the backdrop of cultural displacement.
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ARROGANT YRS PB, Lucette Lagnado
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- ARROGANT YRS PB
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lucette Lagnado
- Publisher
- EccoPress
- Publisher
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9780061803697
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts
- Description
- Exploring themes of exile and assimilation, the narrative intertwines the coming-of-age stories of Lagnado's mother, Edith, in the enchanting old Cairo, and Lagnado's own experiences as an immigrant schoolgirl in 1970s Brooklyn. As she navigates the challenges of adapting to a new culture while aspiring to be a bold figure like Mrs. Emma Peel from The Avengers, Lagnado also recounts her journey as a determined reporter. This poignant memoir reflects on feminism and the deep connections within family amidst the backdrop of cultural displacement.