I am really enjoying the book Outcasts United. It is really helpful for me to get an experiential understanding of an issue especially when the idea is not something that I am completely familiar with. Even though I may not be a refugee myself when I read the story of Luma and the kids on the soccer team she is coaching I am able to relate to particular aspects of their stories. When we can connect our situation with certain aspects of someone else's story our understanding and compassion have the opportunity to grow.
I can connect with Luma's on many different levels. I too left my family and the home that I knew in order to have the opportunity for new experiences, education as well as breaking away from the suppression and expectations I felt being raised as a Jehovah's Witness. I know what it feels like to be cut off from everything that you knew and how lonely and scary it can be. At the same time however there is also a feeling of courage and strength knowing that you are following your heart and finding out what you are really made of. I really admire Luma's strength, compassion and tenacity and look forward to reading the rest of the book.
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