Alien Nation, Sofija Stefanovic
Alien Nation, Sofija Stefanovic
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Alien Nation
36 True Tales of Immigration

Author: Sofija Stefanovic

Narrator: Emily Woo Zeller, Feodor Chin

Unabridged: 7 hr 38 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 10/12/2021


Synopsis

A collection of 36 extraordinary stories originally told on stage, featuring work by writers, entertainers, thinkers, and community leaders. Spanning comedy and tragedy, Alien Nation brilliantly illuminates what it’s like to be an immigrant in America.
America would not be America without its immigrants. This anthology, adapted from storytelling event “This Alien Nation,” captures firsthand the past and present of immigration in all its humor, pain, and weirdness. Contributors—some well-known, others regular (and fascinating) people—share moments from their lives, reminding us that immigration is not just a word dropped in the news (simplified to something you are “for” or “against”), but a world—rich with unique voices, perspectives, and experiences.Travel from the Central Park playground where “tattle-tales” among nannies inspire Christine Lewis’s activism to an Alexandrian garden half a century ago courtesy of writer André Aciman. Visit a refugee camp in Gaza as described by actress and comedian Maysoon Zayid, and follow Intersex activist Tatenda Ngwaru as she flees Zimbabwe with dreams of meeting Oprah. Witness efforts from comedian Aparna Nancherla's mother to make Aparna less shy, and Orange is the New Black's Laura Gómez makes an unlikely connection in a bed-and-breakfast. Compelling and inspirational, Alien Nation is a celebration of immigration and an exploration of culture shock, isolation and community, loneliness and hope, heartbreak and promise—it’s a poignant reminder of our shared humanity at a time we need it greatly, and a thoughtful, entertaining tribute to cultural diversity.Whether you're an immigrant yourself or simply interested in the history and culture of immigration in the United States, Alien Nation by Sofija Stefanovic is a must-read. This anthology of stories and essays offers a diverse and nuanced look at the immigrant experience, with contributions from writers of color, LGBTQ authors, and undocumented immigrants.

About Sofija Stefanovic

Sofija Stefanovic is the creator and host of This Alien Nation, a program that celebrates immigration, and the author of the memoir Miss Ex-Yugoslavia. She’s a regular storyteller with The Moth, and has traveled with their Mainstage, telling personal stories across the country. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times and other outlets. She lives in New York City. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by Xavier on October 28, 2021

A wonderful book about immigrants stories in the U.S. and other places, but mostly the U.S. Very moving, simple but powerful stories about dreams, hopes, and outcomes. My story is in it so that's a big plus for me!......more

Goodreads review by Ben on November 29, 2021

Alien Nation: A Celebration of Immigration from the Stage to the Page is an anthology of thirty-two personal essays collected and edited by Sofija Stefanovic. In this celebratory essay collection, Stefanovic spotlights the deep and complex stories of immigrants in America. For the most part, this col......more

Goodreads review by Gracie on November 25, 2021

Edited by Sofija Stefanovic and adapted from the live storytelling event she founded, “This Alien Nation” is a collection of 36 extraordinary stories, all originally told on stage, featuring work by writers, entertainers, thinkers, and community leaders. I absolutely loved this diverse collection, w......more

Goodreads review by SandyKay on October 11, 2021

I thoroughly enjoy hearing someone’s story in their own words. It’s why I am so drawn to biographies. These stories share the wide variety of the emotions, experiences, and receptions found after immigrating. Reading the lived experience of individuals living outside of their country of birth is truly......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on July 27, 2021

Alien Nation is a collection of 36 stories of immigrants from all over the world told on stage in NYC. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the stories. Some were funny, some were deeply moving, all were eye opening and worthy of our time. Two of my favorites were True Identity and A Little Tattle-Tale Aroun......more