An unforgettable story of identity, discovery, and the power of family love,Funny in Farsi will leave us all laughing without an accent. ©2003 Firoozeh Dumas (P)2004 Audible, Inc. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It's a very easy read. An English friend read it too and said she went through many different emotions but she laughed more than anything else. While their many books similar to hers many of them lack one thing, comedy. Dumas peppers her memoir with amusing anecdotes about her family's experiences in America--her uncle's attempts to lose the pounds that fast food has added to his figure, her family's dismay at being served turkey, and her own misery at summer camp. It is warm and delightful. "Funny in Farsi" is a collection of chronological anecdotes, often very amusing, about the author, her family, and their transition to life in America. Her descriptions of American culture and her experiences with school, TV, and language (she was once called "Fritzy DumbAss" by a receptionist) could be the observations of anyone new to this country, and her humor allows natives and nonnatives alike to look at America with new insight. . Please try again. Dumas has a unique perspective on American culture, and she effortlessly balances the comedy of her family's misadventures with the more serious prejudices they face. Immigrants from anywhere are likely to identify with her chronicle of adapting to America. Funny in Farsi is the amusing memoir of Firoozeh, who moved with her parents and siblings from Iran to California at the age of seven. Wholly recommended to readers of all nationalities. This lighthearted memoir chronicles the author's move from Iran to America in 1971 at age seven, the antics of her extended family and her eventual marriage to a Frenchman. Funny in Farsi appeals universally, a best seller in Iran, as well as in the United States. Praise for Funny in Farsi "Heartfelt and hilarious--in any language." She lost to Bob Dylan. Offers a unique insight into a family from an Iranian culture into an American culture. A good read indeed. --Newsday "What's charming beyond the humor of this memoir is that it remains affectionate even in the weakest, most tenuous moments for the culture. And I made a promise to myself to finish reading it because I paid money for it and also I was interested what people read nowadays. I found two chapters hilariously funny - the one about her Uncle who came to visit and soon found that his clothes didn't fit any longer due to American meal sizing and the one about her Father who likes to "fix" things whether you want him to or not. Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America, Random House; 1st edition (December 18, 2007). Retrouvez Funny in Farsi et des millions de livres en stock sur Amazon.fr. Every American should either read this book or one like it so that they get a really good understanding of what it's like to live in America when you were born in another country. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Achetez neuf ou d'occasion Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 July 2017. In a series of deftly drawn scenes Funny in Farsi chronicles the American journey of Dumas' wonderfully engaging family: her engineer father, a sweetly quixotic dreamer who first sought riches on Bowling for Dollars and in Las Vegas; her elegant mother, who never fully mastered English (nor cared to); her uncle, who combated the effects of American fast food with an army of miraculous American weight-loss gadgets; and Firoozeh herself, who as a girl changed her name to Julie, and who encountered a second wave of culture shock when she met and married a Frenchman, becoming part of a one-couple melting pot. --Glamour "A joyful success." I loved it so much that I missed it and read it again recently. Laughing Without an Accent: Adventures of a Global Citizen, Reading in the Wild: The Book Whisperer's Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Reading Habits, The Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness, Andooh-e-Mahi (اندوه ماهی): A Persian novel in Farsi by Takin Hamzeloo, Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies, All the Money in the World: What the Happiest People Know About Wealth, Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books, “Heartfelt and hilarious—in any language.”, Firoozeh Dumas graduated from the University of California at Berkeley. The best parts will make readers laugh out loud, as when she arrives in Newport Beach, Calif., "a place where one's tan is a legitimate topic of conversation." An English friend read it too and said she went through many different emotions but she laughed more than anything else. This book changed my perspective of American Iranians. Thank you for reading this review. And I love the knowledge and the gentle shouldering that she has so wisely imparted in her funny way. In 1972, when she was seven, Firoozeh Dumas and her family moved from Iran to Southern California, arriving with no firsthand knowledge of this country beyond her father's glowing memories of his graduate school years here. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2017. It's sad the the terror acts of a few in the Muslim community have stained the image of patriotic and law abiding American Iranians. It's the brilliance of true sophistication at work." These promotions will be applied to this item: Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. Something went wrong. Her family soon discovered that his presumed skill in English was basically limited to "vectors, surface tension and fluid mechanics." Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. By junior high, she had learned to fit in and enjoy her life in America. This Random House Reader’s Circle edition includes a reading group guide and a conversation between Firoozeh Dumas and Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. Highly recommend this book. Really funny and very poignant for those of us who are of the same age and background as Firoozeh. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America, A 30-day trial plus your first audiobook, free, 1 credit/month after trial – good for any audiobook, any price, Unlimited listening to Audible Original shows, After your trial, Audible is just ₹ 199.00/month, By completing your purchase you agree to Audible’s, Sold and delivered by Audible, an Amazon company. A warmly funny memoir of her life growing up as an Iranian immigrant to America, I found this a very pleasant read. And the book is off-kilter structurally. She saw American conjecturing work in a very different way after she met her French husband-to-be, Francois, who was assumed to be cultured and well read. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Funny in Farsi firoozehdumas 2018-02-01T18:18:21+00:00 Buy Now! There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Again, well written and very easy to read. Her father even lost his job. It is really a collection of vignettes of her extended family (which is huge!) Even this harsh treatment didn't diminish his love for the U.S., and they later reestablished themselves, though with a lower standard of living. There are many people who could proably write about their encounters with racism or sexism but many of them are written in s way that makes them sound depressing and as if there was no hope. © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, See Top 100 in Audible Audiobooks & Originals, Biographies of Celebrities & Entertainment Professionals. Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America, Firoozeh Dumas Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America is a 2003 memoir by Iranian American author Firoozeh Dumas. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 July 2017. She lives with her husband and children in Northern California. Despite unevenness, Dumas's first book remains a warm, witty and sometimes poignant look at cross-cultural misunderstanding and family life. In addition, while politics are understandably not Dumas's topic, the way she skates over the subject can seem disingenuous. After the Iranian revolution, the attitude of Americans changed, and Dumas and her family faced downright hostility from formerly friendly Americans. The book describes Dumas's move with her family in 1972, at age seven, from Iran to Whittier, California, and her life in the United States for the next several decades (with a brief return to Iran). The ability to laugh instead of rage is a delightful trait of comedians and Firoozeh Dumas has the humility, the wit, the eye and the vocabulary to paint comedy from life challenges. It took me away to another world that my daily life in England had made me forget. I highly recommend this book, I like this books approach about controversial subjects to some and I give it 5 stars. Isn't that the best of family? All politics aside, if you want to laugh, cry, and experience a roller coaster ride of immigrant assimilation into American society, please read this book. Please try your request again later. Even the parts that had the potential to be quite painful were told with a kindness and generosity of spirit that I found really winning. Unable to add item to List. This writer really should be a comedian she presents these stories of racism and struggle as funny and sometimes so sarcastically that I couldn't stop laughing out loud. Noté /5. Some of the experiences were heartbreaking, but her indomitable spirit shone through. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. She commented that it was an insight into the lives of Iranians, especially those who live away from home. She commented that it was an insight into the lives of Iranians, especially those who live away from home. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 March 2017. Loved their close knit family ties that bound them together and supported them during their "assimilation" into the American lifestyles. … Laugh out loud funny in places. It's a very easy read. Narrating her own frequently hilarious and often heartwarming tale of growing up in America, Dumas speaks in a lively and very human style that helps us laugh at our foibles and relish our diversity. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Praise for Funny in Farsi “Heartfelt and hilarious—in any language.”—Glamour “A joyful success.”—Newsday “What’s charming beyond the humor of this memoir is that it remains affectionate even in the weakest, most tenuous moments for the culture. An Iranian family emigrates to 1970s Newport Beach, California. Especially the amazon is the home for various different kind of animals. A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America ... AMAZON BARNES & NOBLE GET WEEKLY BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS: Email Address Subscribe Tweet. … Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 10, 2017. Too funny for words! Believe it or not I actually saw this book or a passage from this book from a text book in English. But this writer presents it with comedy as if to laugh at these stupid events but at the same time not over looking the issue of race or ignorance. Many of the book's jokes, though, are groan inducing, as in, "the only culture that my father was interested in was the kind in yogurt." It is written in lighter vein but many chapters touch your heart. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. . Easy to read, great insight into Iranian immigrant culture. This comprehensive lesson plan includes 30 daily lessons, 180 multiple choice questions, 20 essay questions, 20 fun activities, and more - everything you need to teach Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America! Funny in Farsi was on the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle and Los Angeles Times bestseller lists and was a finalist for the PEN/USA award in 2004 and a finalist in 2005 for an Audie Award for best audio book. More family soon followed, and the clan has been here ever since. However one can relate to almost all things she has written. Noté /5. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Cultural & Regional Biographies (Kindle Store). And VERY funny! Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America: Amazon.es: Dumas, Firoozeh: Libros en idiomas extranjeros Please try again. It is wonderful! Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2015. Her writing skill is superb, her eye is for comedy is raucous, and her self-deprecating humor is empathetic while being sharp. Funny in Farsi Buy from amazon . Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2011. After beginning with a string of amusing anecdotes from her family's first years stateside, one five-page chapter lurches from seventh grade in California to an ever so brief mention of the Iranian revolution, and then back to California, college and meeting her husband. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America. When she was in second grade, the author moved to Whittier, California, a place where no one could pronounce her name and she could speak no English aside from reciting colors. Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2017. She and her family spent much of their time correcting misconceptions about Iran--no, it's not in the Sahara; no, they didn't live in a tent; and no, they didn't own camels. An unforgettable story of identity, discovery, and the power of family love, Funny in Farsi will leave us all laughing without an accent. Throughout, Dumas writes with a light touch, even when, after having been flown to DC by the state department to welcome the shah, they faced death threats and had to leave town. Easy to read, great insight into Iranian immigrant culture. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2017. A warmly funny memoir of her life growing up as an Iranian immigrant to America, I found this a very pleasant read. To see family's quirks as adorable is to forgive in advance and to save the shreds of dignity left to each. I laughed the whole time I read her book. Buy Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America by Dumas, Firoozeh (ISBN: 9780812968378) from Amazon's Book Store. Light-as-air essays about an immigrant childhood in California. Laughed out loud reading this while very ill and experiencing many simultaneous crises so it's gotta be funny. Relying on her father's questionable grasp of English, the family steered clear of such foods as hot dogs, catfish, hush puppies, and mud pie. Please try again. I felt enlightened by Ms. Dumas' honesty and entertaining writing style, and was, quite honestly, wishing the book hadn't ended. FUNNY IN FARSI. Really funny and very poignant for those of us who are of the same age and background as Firoozeh. Very Bad Delivery by Amazon. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 June 2014. I read this book a few years ago. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Funny in Farsi was a finalist for both the PEN/USA Award in 2004 and the Thurber Prize for American Humor, and has been adopted in junior high, high school and college curricula throughout the nation. Firoozeh Dumas moved from Iran to California … In a fraught time to be able to laugh at the divine comedy of refugees experiencing the fish-out-of-water changes is a laudable feat. S.E.S. I read this book a few years ago. Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2017. Light-hearted, great read. Praise for Funny in Farsi “Heartfelt and hilarious—in any language.”—Glamour “A joyful success.”—Newsday “What’s charming beyond the humor of this memoir is that it remains affectionate even in the weakest, most tenuous moments for the culture. Our planet offers a great flora and fauna. Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas. 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