96 pages • 3 hours read
Sara SaediAmericanized: Rebel without a Green Card
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | YA | Published in 2018A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Americanized by Sara Saedi is a memoir recounting Saedi's experiences growing up in California as an undocumented immigrant from Iran, exploring her family’s 18-year struggle for permanent residency. Blending humor and sociological commentary, the book delves into issues such as immigration, cultural heritage, and traditional gender roles, as Saedi navigates teenage life and her evolving identity amidst legal uncertainties.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Sara Saedi's Americanized receives praise for its humor and candid portrayal of growing up as an undocumented immigrant. Reviewers appreciate Saedi's blend of personal narrative with historical context, though some feel the tone can occasionally undercut more serious moments. Overall, it’s lauded for its engaging, insightful approach to a complex issue.
Who Should Read Americanized?
Readers who would enjoy Americanized by Sara Saedi are teens and young adults interested in personal narratives about immigration and identity. Fans of books like The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande or Funny in Farsi by Firoozeh Dumas will find this memoir both relatable and inspiring.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsLexile Level
1030L