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In *The Book of My Lives*, Bosnian-born writer Aleksandar Hemon presents a lyrical, semi‑autobiographical record of his childhood in Sarajevo and his later life in Chicago. The narrative follows his family’s flight from war, their struggle for asylum, and the cultural shift that follows. Hemon intertwines reflections on family bonds, the simple joys of street soccer, and his encounters with American culture. Written in a style that blurs memoir and essay, the book offers sharp insight into the immigrant experience while celebrating the cities that shaped him.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Aleksandar Hemon
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