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New American Stories
Written by Aleksandar Hemon, Jhumpa Lahiri, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Sherman Alexie
Narrated by Boyd Gaines, Rita Wolf, B.D. Wong and Condola Rashad
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About this audiobook
New American Stories presents diverse stories of contemporary American life and dreams lost and found, by four of the best young, contemporary writers Jhumpa Lahiri, Sherman Alexie, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Aleksandar Hemon, as performed by terrific stage and screen actors. All four writers have a unique perspective on the American experience which is reflected in their work. Whether they are immigrants from another country, or in the case of Sherman Alexie, a Native American, they're all writing from a voice that comes from being an outsider. They also share a well-deserved, universal praise for their work.
Author
Aleksandar Hemon
Aleksandar Hemon was born in Sarajevo and lives in Chicago. He is the author of The Question of Bruno, Nowhere Man, Love and Obstacles, and The Lazarus Project, which was a finalist for both the National Book Award and the National Book Critics Circle Award. His work also appears regularly in the New Yorker and Granta, among other publications.
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Reviews for New American Stories
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5With Chimamanda, I kind of know what to expect (not taking anything away from her talent as a writer) but, Jhumpa... Jhumpa is a revelation and her romantic style in this piece appeals much to my sensibilities.