Somalis in Minnesota

by Ahmed Ismail Yusuf

Book Overview

An enlightening introduction to Minnesota's Somalis, who have adjusted to a new climate, new language, and new culture in a region wholly different from their homeland.

The story of Somalis in Minnesota begins with three words: sahan, war, and martisoor. Driven from their homeland by civil war and famine, one group of Somali sahan, pioneers, discovered well-paying jobs in the city of Marshall, Minnesota. Soon the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873518675
• ISBN13: 9780873518673
• Release Date: December 2012
• Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
• Length: 92 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.8"