Khizr Khan deserves a standing ovation for this incredible memoir. Khizr and his family's story is one of the many modern-day immigration stories that may never get told or shared if not for the Khans extraordinary circumstances. I am so glad that Khizr was given the opportunity, as I think many Americans who are born within the US take immigration stories like his for granted. They are just too far removed from the generations in their family, who were immigrants, to fathom that the American Dream is a real goal and achievement for many around the globe. It is a gift to have been born in America, lest those of us who were born here forget.

Not only did Khizr write his memoir, but he also narrated the audiobook. I've been switching between both print and audio because I haven't been able to put it down. As a Navy Veteran myself, I connected with the chapters regarding Captain Humayun Khan's wanting to join the military and serve in the Army, especially once past September 11th. I thank Khizir and Ghazala for opening up both at the 2016 Democratic National Convention and for standing strong amidst so much bigotry and hate directed to them. They, and their son, are the embodiment of patriotism that all Americans should strive to become.

This is the fascination tale of a family who immigrates to the US. Khizr Khan weaves an interesting tale of he and his family. The discrimination they face, and the life they build.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to review this book and to be an early reader via NetGalley! However, I will not be writing a review for this title at this time, as my reading preferences have since changed somewhat. In the event that I decide to review the book in the future, I will make sure to purchase a copy for myself or borrow it from a library. Once again, thank you so much for providing me with early access to this title. I truly appreciate it. Please feel free to contact me with any follow-up questions or concerns.

An American Family is a heartfelt memoir telling the story of Khizr Khan who was born on a poultry farm in Pakistan and succeeded in realising his American dream. He moved to America and succeeded in studying to obtain a law degree from Harvard. He made America his home, his hopes, his dreams, his life. He raised a family there and lived to bury his son Humayun Khan, who was killed fighting for the United States of America in Iraq. Such an event can change a family's path forever but in the case of the Khans, it consolidated for them how their family were truly part of American society with their son dying for their country. They suffered and struggled and survived, losing their son in the process. To think of how Trump speaks of and treats Kahn's family and other families like theirs is just deplorable. Thankfully the world is not full of Trumps. There are many but they are not the majority. This is a wonderful read.

What an uplifting and inspiring memoir! This is the story that so many of us need to read right now.

This is the amazing story of the Khan's life. I was mesmerized by the determination and grit displayed by this family. Khan is an excellent writer and I really enjoyed reading more about his life.

I am so grateful that I took the time to read this heart felt, intelligent recount of the author’s life. His story has re-energized in me the great love and pride for our country that, to be honest, at times has nearly been lost due to the current “grotesque vaudevillian” politician at the helm. Thank you, Mr. Khan, Esquire, for your honesty, bravery & transparency.

A wonderful book about what it truly means to be American.

This is a fantastic book. Mr. Khan's story is so inspiring, and he has such a wonderful idea of what it means to be an American, much better than many natural born citizens. His family and his journey are truly inspirational.

This is a very moving autobiography of a immigrant from Pakistan who overcame amazing odds to come to the US, raise a family and become a attorney . Its is the story of a man who had a dream, for himself, for his family and his future. It is the heartbreaking story of the death of one of his son's in Iraq and how that led him to represent his family at the Democratic National Convention on the request of Hillary Clinton. It was his moving and great speech taking trump to task for not knowing the constitution that moved our country.
I am profoundly grateful to this family for their son's sacrifice for our country and for sharing their story. They are a great American immigrant story that is to be revered and respected. Their story here is breathtaking,, heartfelt and told from the heart.

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Wow. Just wow. I was so moved by the Khan family patriarch! This is the memoir about him his & family's life back in Pakistan and America. Mr. Khan is a proud Muslim who loved America and adheres the American vales. Before reading, I wasn't aware of their son Humayun and the sacrifice he made for our country. Reading Mr. Khan words on the type of person their son was, his military career, & their grief was bittersweet. The Khans raised a wonderful man. I think ALL kinds of people will take something from this memoir: American and non American, Republican or Democrat, immigrant or non-immigrant, Christian & Muslim, etc.

I highly recommend this!

This was a very uplifting personal memoir and a very good response to the current administration and its efforts to block immigration to the U.S.

Every American should read this book and press other to do the same.

Did I cry? Yes, I did!
I would recommend this book to:
- Those who had to immigrate to a foreign country for a chancery a better life.
- Those who have beliefs that are misunderstood.
- Those who would sacrifice their life in order to conquer their goals.
- Those who don't count their blessings, whom have no idea of the amount of privileges they have.
- Those whom seek for humanity meaning in life.

So, in general I would recommend this book to everyone, just read it! It will give you a different perspective of life, sacrifice, hope, gratefulness.

Khan shares his story of faith, life, patriotism, family and loss with dignity and class. I loved the honesty, the emotion, and the moral fiber reflected throughout his story. A well crafted portrait of an American family with heart, soul, faith, and endless beauty.

What a book, an absolutely amazing autobiography of a Muslim boy, growing up in Parkistan and later emigrating to the States. The oldest in his family privileged him with the opportunity to go to university, first in Parkistan and later when he could finally afford it, to Harvard.. He worked hard, and took opportunities when they were offered. His determination and self sacrifice is astounding, slept on a park bench for a week to be able to afford to bring his family to Harvard. For a number of years (when he had graduated and was working) he, his wife and two sons cooked 50 meals a week to feed the homeless insisting his sons treat them with respect when they delivered them. He loved American and was so grateful to be able to live and work in 'the land of opportunity'.. It is not without some rasist happening, particularly for his sons. A beautiful account of a caring Muslim family. Highly recommended.

Perhaps this was one immigrant story that had to be written. Now, if only everyone would read it. Every immigrant story is unique and all should be read but what makes Khizr Khan’s story different is that it came at the same time as Donald Trump’s run for President of the United States. No two men could be more opposite one another. Need I say more?

With all due respect, Mr. Khizr Muazzam Khan leaves gaps and questions in his own story, with a wonderful sense of entitled arrogance over Iraq War, and dust on American role in Afghanistan and Pakistan and elsewhere! He skims over his own personal history (though glossing over his wife's pedigree in grander detail), life in the U.S. (I till don't know what type of litigation he did / does) and relationship with other army families. It's a half-baked attempt at a bio. Am unimpressed.

Though the joke about disbanding a Pakistani protest by offering U.S. visas is spot-on.

This was a perfect fit to read during Veterans Day weekend. A memoir of a Muslim immigrant family and all of their sacrifices in the quest of the American dream. Most people know the Khans from their short speech at the 2016 democrat convention about losing their son in Iraq in 2004. This book packed an emotional punch. From poor beginnings in Pakistan, to Dubai, to Harvard law, this family's journey will be make you believe in the power of patriotism and what it really means to be an American.

I first heard about Khizr and Ghazala Khan in 2016, when they were invited on July 28 to speak at the Democratic Convention by Hillary Clinton. In that occasion their son, Humayun, was celebrated as the first Muslim-American soldier to die in Iraq and as a clear example of how Muslims are well integrated into the American society. I was very surprised to see a man with a determined voice pulling out of its pocket a Constitution and offering it to Donald Trump. During those days, Donald Trump was capturing the attention of his electorate with the Muslim ban that aimed to forbid Muslims from several countries to enter the American soil. So many famous people tried to oppose this opinion by offering their support. In the following days, I remember well how Khizr was accused by Trump of representing a male-dominated Muslim society. He accused Khizr of having dominated the whole two-minute speech because Ghazala didn’t pronounce any word.
Now I had the opportunity to read this book and I had no doubt that it would have been a great one. “An American family” is not only an autobiographical book but it’s also a kind of booklet full of advices and examples given by an experienced man that worked hard during all his life to build his own family. Khizr is a man that came from Pakistan and that worked first in Dubai and then in the United Stated. He graduated from Lahore and then Harvard, because he thought no man is complete until is education is complete. He raised his family according to the values that are so well-written in the American Constitution. He admired the United States as a country where everyone was accepted, where diversity was seen as a matter of strength. He suffered the loss of his son, Humayun that was killed during the Operation Freedom Iraqi but nonetheless he accepted to live in a country that welcomed them as people and not as strangers. Something began to change when Donald Trump’s candidacy became stronger. He was asked by a reporter to give his opinion about Trump’s Muslim Ban. He was aware that among the Muslim Community there was a kind of hidden hatred against America and that it was necessary to eradicate all those enemies that were not only killing innocent people all over the world but also giving a bad impression of all the Muslim community. That made him a clear emblem of a Muslim man that is well integrated in the American society and that loves the values and ideals that are defended and backed by the Constitution. Therefore, I think “An American family” is a great book that deserves to be read and reread in all its details because it finally makes clear that Islam is not equal to terrorism, and that diversity is not something to be eliminated but something to preserved. I definitely think that we can always learn something new from those people that belong to a different culture and religion. That’s the kind of world I would like to live in, a multicultural one.