How do personal history and the cultural norms and laws of the United States interplay throughout this book?

The authors create short but intimate portrayals of their personal worlds. Several authors incorporate the immigration laws and Muslim bans created under President Trump’s administration that have relevance to the decisions and or visibility of the individual. This question provokes the reader to see the effects of U.S. laws on the personal life of the character.

What, if any, differences exist in the individual authors depending on whether they sought refuge in the host country due to war or political upheaval in their countries versus those whose families sought employment or a new start?

The collection of essays is from a varied group of immigrants to the United States and other countries, such as Australia. Detail any social or emotional differences in the writer depending on the...