Navigating Education as a Forgotten Immigrant - by Lisa M Wisniewski (Hardcover)

About the Book

Navigating Education as a Forgotten Immigrant tells the story of first- and second-generation immigrants from Eastern Europe. Through a collection of ten interview essays, they share their immigration experiences, assimilation to American life, how they maintain connections to their home countries, and how this shaped their identities.

Book Synopsis

Navigating Education as a Forgotten Immigrant tells the story of first- and second-generation immigrants from Eastern Europe. Through a collection of ten interview essays, they share their immigration experiences, assimilation to American life, how they maintain connections to their home countries, and how this shaped their identities.

Review Quotes

ldquo;The argument that the story of the Eastern European immigrantmdash;and the diaspora communities they builtmdash;has not been told is clearly evident when looking at it from the lens of those immigrants who have struggled to thrive in the United States. [hellip;] These invaluable insights into learning a new language, getting through the college admissions process, or building a life in the United States can assist those who support immigrants today. [Lisa Wisniewski] has begun a journey into opening the doors to the Eastern European immigrant experience.rdquo;

About the Author

Lisa M. Wisniewski is professor of sociology at Goodwin University.