The True American

 

The True American is a remarkable book that has been recognized as a Notable Book by the New York Times Book Review and a Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly. It was also chosen as a Best Nonfiction Book of 2014 by the Boston Globe and selected by NPR as a Staff Pick in the categories of Science and Society & Eye Opening Reads. Amazon declared it one of the Best Nonfiction Books of 2014 as well. The compelling narrative follows the story of Raisuddin Bhuiyan, a member of the Bangladesh Air Force who dreams of immigrating to the United States and working in the technology industry. However, after 9/11, his life is forever changed when an avowed "American terrorist" named Mark Stroman walks into the minimart where Bhuiyan is working and shoots him, leaving him severely wounded. Tragically, two other victims at different gas stations lose their lives at the hands of Stroman. Ten years later, Bhuiyan