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Straddled Between Two Cultures: A Personal Journey
Paperback
Biographies GeneralGeneral Psychology
Publisher Price: $24.95
Publisher: Page Publishing
Published: Nov 5 2025
Pages: 242
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to live between two worlds-one grounded in the traditions of a homeland, the other swept up in the fast-paced rhythm of American life? For countless immigrants, this balance is not a choice but a necessity. Many have journeyed from war-torn countries, where fear was constant and safety uncertain, arriving on U.S. soil with little more than papers in hand, hope in their hearts, and the fragile dream of a new beginning.
Each day becomes an act of resilience-switching between languages, adapting to shifting expectations, and carrying two identities within a single soul. They work tirelessly, set aside personal dreams, and hold fast to the belief that their children will inherit opportunities they never had. Yet even as they plant new roots in unfamiliar soil, the memory of their homeland continues to call.
This book invites you into those journeys-stories of sacrifice, strength, and quiet triumphs that define life in the space between two worlds.
Dr. S. Isaac is a scholar, educator, and advocate for cultural understanding. After earning her doctoral degree, she dedicated her research to studying the intersection of psychology, culture, and identity. She now lives in Arizona, where she continues her work in both academia and community engagement.
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