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This graphic memoir by Malaka Gharib chronicles her experience growing up as a first-generation Filipino-Egyptian American, navigating the complexities of her mixed heritage and the expectations of her immigrant parents. Through a blend of personal anecdotes, family history, and cultural observations, the book explores themes of identity, belonging, and the pursuit of the American dream. The collection presents Gharib's journey in a single, self-contained volume originally published in 2019 by Crown Publishers.