Immigrant Father (Paperback)

Worku Debele

/ ISBN 13: 9798218691110

Published by Immigrant, 2025

Paperback. An immigrant father opens his heart to share the often-overlooked truth of the immigrant journey-a life lived between two worlds: one rooted in the present, and the other preserved in memory, culture, and longing. Through his deeply personal story, he invites American-born children-his own and others-to look beyond the simplistic, often harmful stereotypes about immigrants that have been repeated for far too long. He urges them to question these narratives, and instead seek understanding, empathy, and truth.As a naturalized American citizen, he can no longer stay silent while immigrants are reduced to caricatures-labeled as criminals, rapists, or mentally unstable. These dehumanizing portrayals not only distort the truth; they inflict deep wounds. What pains him even more is hearing such rhetoric echoed from the highest office in the land-words that carry the weight of authority and have the power to shape public opinion and policy. When leaders speak this way, they don't just misrepresent immigrants-they legitimize prejudice and deepen division.He speaks out to reclaim the narrative. He reminds the world that crime is not tied to immigration status-it is an individual's choice, not a community's identity. Most immigrants, like him, are people of integrity and resilience. They are workers, dreamers, caregivers, and builders. They carry stories filled with sacrifice, hope, and determination-stories that matter and deserve to be told, not with suspicion or scorn, but with dignity, honesty, and depth.Beyond confronting injustice, this father writes to pass on the hard-earned lessons of his life. He shares the wisdom born of struggle and transformation, not only with his own children, but with all American youth. His message is a legacy of truth-a call to listen, to learn, and to lead with compassion. Through his voice, the invisible becomes visible, and the silenced are finally heard. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798218691110

Synopsis:

A father. An immigrant. A voice long silenced.

In this powerful memoir, an immigrant father breaks his silence to reveal the truth behind the immigrant experience—a life lived between two worlds, shaped by sacrifice, memory, and resilience. Speaking directly to his American-born children and others like them, he challenges the stereotypes that have long dehumanized immigrants, urging a deeper understanding rooted in empathy, not fear.

As a proud naturalized citizen, he confronts the damaging rhetoric that reduces entire communities to criminals or threats. He reclaims the narrative—not with anger, but with truth. Immigrants are not headlines. They are workers, dreamers, caregivers, and builders. Their stories deserve to be heard—with dignity, not suspicion.

This is more than a personal journey. It’s a legacy of wisdom, a call to see the humanity behind the headlines, and an invitation for the next generation to lead with compassion, not prejudice.

About the Authors: Worku Debele is a naturalized immigrant, devoted husband, and father of three sons, with a life rooted in two continents, he writes with clarity of someone who has lived at the crossroads of hope and hardship.

Jonathan Debele, a fourth grader, the youngest son of Worku Debele.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Immigrant Father (Paperback)
Publisher: Immigrant
Publication Date: 2025
Binding: Paperback
Illustrator: Debele, Jonathan
Condition: new