When Paint Dries: How Lives Intertwine

By: Parigela, Samuel

When lives intersect in a poor area of New York, what begins as a story of survival becomes one of resilience, unity, and belonging.

Emmanuel, a college student from Zambia, Hamzeh, an Iranian realtor, and Myra, an elderly Indian grocer, may seem about as different from each other as they can get, but their shared experience of immigration brings them together amidst times of uncertainty.

As the three immigrants confront personal struggles, betrayals, and shared hardships, they discover strength in each other. Together, they fight back against the forces working against them, rebuilding not just their livelihoods but also a sense of community in a foreign land.

A story of perseverance, self-discovery, and the enduring bonds of friendship, "When Paint Dries" explores how, even in a city of millions, true belonging is found in the people who stand by your side.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DGY3PCSY
• ISBN13: 9798338936177
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.1" x 7.8"