Everything Sad is Untrue

 Book by Daniel Nayeri


This was a beautifully written memoir of an Iranian boy who becomes a refugee when his mom converts to Christianity. He eventually lands in Oklahoma where he deals with bullying, an abusive stepfather, and a kind middle school English teacher who invites him to tell his story to the class. It is at turns funny, heartbreaking, and inspiring.

Note: he does have a lot of stories about poop, but it doesn’t come across as crass; just real. 

Highly recommended for ages 12+

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