“Older boys often asked me to teach them “some bad words in your language”. At first I politely refused. My refusal merely increased their determination, so I solved the problem by teaching them phrases like 'man kharam' which means “I'm an idiot”. I told them that what I was teaching them was so nasty that they would have to promise never to repeat it to anyone. They would then spend all of recess running around yelling “I'm an idiot! I'm an idiot!”. I never told them the truth. I figured someday, somebody would”
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Work
Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America
Funny in Farsi is a personal narrative that explores the cultural and linguistic challenges faced by the author as she navigates her identity between two worlds. The book offers a unique perspective on the Iranian-American experience, filled with humor and heartwarming anecdotes. more
Author
Firoozeh Dumas
Firoozeh Dumas is an acclaimed Iranian-American writer and humorist, recognized for her insightful narratives about growing up in Iran and the United States. Her work often explores the cultural differences between the two countries and the challenges of maintaining one's identity in a new environment. more
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