{"title":"Kimberly Meyer","description":"\u003cp\u003eKimberly Meyer’s work offers thoughtful insights within the realm of education and personal discovery. Her writing often explores the nuances of human relationships and self-awareness, inviting readers to reflect on life’s unexpected connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a delicate balance of emotion and clarity, Meyer's books are ideal for those interested in narratives that blend heartfelt storytelling with themes of growth and understanding. Readers can expect a compelling journey through both personal and educational landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"accidental-sisters-by-kimberly-meyer-9780520384675","title":"Accidental Sisters","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith a foreword by Ilhan Omar, this breathtaking work of literary nonfiction reveals the power of solidarity for women facing the inadequacies of the US immigration system.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAccidental Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e follows five refugee women in Houston, Texas, as they navigate a program for single mothers overseen by Alia Altikrity, a former refugee from Iraq. Grounded in the words of these women—Mina from Iraq, Mendy from Sudan, Sara and Zara from Syria, and Elikya from the Democratic Republic of the Congo—this book recounts their lives in their mother countries, how they were forced to flee, and their struggles to find belonging in an epicentre of refugee resettlement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders join author Kimberly Meyer on a journey with each woman as they experience Alia's guiding philosophy: that small, direct, meaningful acts of mutual care are the foundation for a flourishing community. While celebrating the sanctuary the women eventually find, the book critiques the US refugee resettlement program for its insistence on rapid self-sufficiency and offers an alternative American Dream rooted in sisterhood and solidarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmersive and intimate, \u003cem\u003eAccidental Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e inspires hope for a way forward in the face of pandemics, political inaction, and climate change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47429670043884,"sku":"9780520384675","price":50.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520384675.jpg?v=1774560087"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kimberly-meyer.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}