“Suddenly everyone in the room was laughing. With her own bright laughter, Salimah felt a great gust of air that had long been caught in her throat come bursting forth, and was aware of something new approaching within her as she drew fresh breath.” CultureLanguageWomenFriendshipHealingLaughterMotherhoodConnectionImmigrant Experience Book:Farewell, My Orange Source: Farewell, My Orange