My Name Is Mohamed: An Immigrant’s Journey of Resilience, Identity, and Faith
Immigrant Resilience: My Name Is Mohamed is Mohamed Hammoud’s memoir of growing up as a child refugee from Lebanon in Canada and negotiating identity, faith, and belonging. The listing describes a journey shaped by the name change from Mohamed to Mike, family history, migration, and the search to reclaim personal roots.
At a glance
- Memoir by Mohamed Hammoud about childhood displacement from Lebanon to Canada and the experience of being renamed Mike.
- Explores identity, faith, assimilation, prejudice, memory, and belonging through personal history.
- The listing traces a path from Beirut and civil war to a TEDx Talk described as catalyzing healing.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A focused personal account connecting migration and family history with questions of identity and faith.
- Its subject matter spans both lived experience and broader themes of racism, Islamophobia, and belonging.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Publisher | Broadleaf Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | Oct. 27 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 194 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8341902701 |
| Weight listed | 417 g |
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| Dimensions | 14.33 x 1.78 x 22.28 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for memoirs about migration, identity, and belonging.
- Readers interested in Arab and Middle Eastern biography or reflections on faith and assimilation.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking fiction or a practical guide rather than personal memoir.
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Frequently asked questions
What is My Name Is Mohamed about?
It follows Mohamed Hammoud’s experience as a child refugee from Lebanon who grows up in Canada after his family renames him Mike, and reflects on identity, faith, prejudice, and belonging.
What themes does the memoir explore?
The listing describes themes including migration, assimilation, racism, Islamophobia, memory, faith, resilience, and reclaiming one’s name.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 194 pages.
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