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Religion & Spirituality.
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Humor (Nonfiction.)
HTML:For fans of Russell Peters, Trevor Noah, and Mark Critch comes a hilarious debut memoir about family, pursuing our passions, and figuring out who we are, by stand-up comedian and popular CBC host, Ali Hassan. Growing up, Ali Hassan was a chameleon. His friends came from many different backgrounds and religionsâ??Trinidadian, Parsi, Goan, Hindu, Christian, Sikh. And as a hockey-playing, Crock-Potâ??using young man who also knew the words to at least ten Blue Rodeo songs, he could blend in everywhere. But the world has a funny way of reminding you who you are, and Hassan's Muslim Pakistani family and community did, too.
In this heartfelt and funny memoir, based on his hit stand-up comedy, Hassan shares his lifelong journey to becoming a "cultural Muslim"â??learning to walk the line of embracing his heritage while following his passions and being true to himself. From failing to learn Arabicâ??or much of anythingâ??in Sunday school and visiting family in Pakistan who mocked him relentlessly, to discovering the wonders of pepperoni as a teenager and being a celebrity judge at Ribfest, he finds himself in compromising situations that challenge his beliefs and identity.
Now, as a father of four, he has to answer his children's questions and try to explain his point of view. But he can't just "give them" an identity as a cultural Muslim. Sharing his story is the next best thing.
With the perfect blend of humour and insight, Is There Bacon in Heaven? explores the deep need to belong that exis… (meer)
Ali Hassan is one of my favourite CBC personalities, so I eagerly purchased this memoir. He is so funny, and this book contains many (if I may) laugh out loud moments. He is also very thoughtful and his memoir contemplates growing up as a visible minority in Canada and his connection to his Muslim faith.
Mr. Hassan shows how his life has been one of fitting in while staying true to his heritage. This became a bigger challenge once he became a father as he contemplates how to raise his children so that they have a solid grounding in their culture as well as an appreciation for and ability to succeed in the multicultural society that is Canada.
A book that is both funny and profound....perfect! ( )
Informatie afkomstig uit de Engelse Algemene Kennis.Bewerk om naar jouw taal over te brengen.
For my mom -- You were an angel.
For my dad -- I tried not to end any of my sentences with a preposition.
Eerste woorden
Informatie afkomstig uit de Engelse Algemene Kennis.Bewerk om naar jouw taal over te brengen.
There are a few times in my life when I've felt truly cornered.
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Laatste woorden
Informatie afkomstig uit de Engelse Algemene Kennis.Bewerk om naar jouw taal over te brengen.
During the time that I wrote this book, I have gotten more life experience than I could have imagined, but my hope is that is made for a more honest piece of work.
Biography & Autobiography.
Religion & Spirituality.
Nonfiction.
Humor (Nonfiction.)
HTML:For fans of Russell Peters, Trevor Noah, and Mark Critch comes a hilarious debut memoir about family, pursuing our passions, and figuring out who we are, by stand-up comedian and popular CBC host, Ali Hassan. Growing up, Ali Hassan was a chameleon. His friends came from many different backgrounds and religionsâ??Trinidadian, Parsi, Goan, Hindu, Christian, Sikh. And as a hockey-playing, Crock-Potâ??using young man who also knew the words to at least ten Blue Rodeo songs, he could blend in everywhere. But the world has a funny way of reminding you who you are, and Hassan's Muslim Pakistani family and community did, too.
In this heartfelt and funny memoir, based on his hit stand-up comedy, Hassan shares his lifelong journey to becoming a "cultural Muslim"â??learning to walk the line of embracing his heritage while following his passions and being true to himself. From failing to learn Arabicâ??or much of anythingâ??in Sunday school and visiting family in Pakistan who mocked him relentlessly, to discovering the wonders of pepperoni as a teenager and being a celebrity judge at Ribfest, he finds himself in compromising situations that challenge his beliefs and identity.
Now, as a father of four, he has to answer his children's questions and try to explain his point of view. But he can't just "give them" an identity as a cultural Muslim. Sharing his story is the next best thing.
With the perfect blend of humour and insight, Is There Bacon in Heaven? explores the deep need to belong that exis
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Mr. Hassan shows how his life has been one of fitting in while staying true to his heritage. This became a bigger challenge once he became a father as he contemplates how to raise his children so that they have a solid grounding in their culture as well as an appreciation for and ability to succeed in the multicultural society that is Canada.
A book that is both funny and profound....perfect! (