The image of Samia Yusuf Omar running for last place at the 2008 Beijing Olympics will forever be imprinted in the minds of all who saw it: The lean Somalian, wearing knee-length leggings and a baggy T-shirt, came in seconds behind her competitors. What the cheering crowd couldn't know then was what it took to get there. An Olympic Dream follows Omar's second attempt to represent her country at the Olympics, this time in London. By telling the story of one remarkable woman, Kleist gives voice to the thousands of migrants who risk their lives daily for a better future.
While AN OLYMPIC DREAM is a fairly difficult read at times due to the inherent tragedy of the story, its also an incredibly important one, and provides some much-needed humanity to what can otherwise seem like a faceless problem. Highest of recommendations for this one, and another glowing testament to the provocative and thought provoking work of SelfMadeHero. Read Full Review
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