Aaron Brown Knihy

Call Me Exile explores geographic, spiritual, and relational exile through poems that navigate child loss, divorce, and migration. The vivid imagery and descriptive language of these poems allows the reader to feel every emotion in a way that stays with you long after you put the book down. The stories from this collection are dying to be shared, each with their own voice straining to be heard.“Do you remember what it was like to dream in Arabic?Conversations and memories told and retold in Arabic?In the dream, you fill out your immigration card knowingresidence, nationality, destination, and the form is all in Arabic.On days that you are awake, you try to remember the wordfor life or love or war , full of regret for losing your Arabic.”“Dreaming in Arabic”, Call Me Exile

Exploring the duality of joy and sorrow, this collection captures the journey of an American poet's childhood in war-torn Chad, Africa. Through poignant reflections, it delves into the complexities of identity and the impact of conflict on personal growth, offering a unique perspective on resilience and the power of language amidst adversity.

Set against the backdrop of the Sahel, a young Chadian boy named Ali navigates the challenges of transitioning from an orphanage to life with his adoptive French parents in N'Djamena. As he encounters the vibrancy of urban life, Ali struggles to reconcile his native culture with the foreign influences around him. Isolated and facing language barriers, he grapples with the pressure to fit in while fearing the loss of his identity. Ultimately, Ali must make a pivotal choice between embracing his new life or staying true to his roots.

The narrative explores the challenges faced by a group of former heroes who strive to lead normal lives while raising their children. As the teens come of age, they inadvertently uncover the hidden complexities of their parents' pasts, filled with drama, lies, and secrets. This new generation grapples with the weight of their parents' questionable heroics, leading to a blend of adventure and personal discovery as they navigate their identities against the backdrop of their parents' legacies.

Set against the backdrop of the 2008 "Battle of N'Djamena," the narrative explores themes of displacement and nostalgia through the speaker's fragmented memories. Starting from childhood experiences in Chad, including a significant airport arrival and a failed bird hunting attempt, the story evolves into a poignant reflection on exile and the complexities of returning to one's roots. This memoir captures the essence of coming-of-age amidst turmoil, echoing the episodic style of Claudia Rankine's work, and conveys a deep longing for a lost childhood home.

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Bezugnehmend auf seine Vorstandstätigkeit bei Morgan Stanley und seine Tätigkeit bei anderen Finanzinstituten sagt Aaron Brown, dass "das Finanzwesen nur als Glücksspiel verstanden werden kann" und umgekehrt denjenigen, die keine Übung im Investieren haben, das Geld meist sehr schnell ausgeht. In einem umfassenden historischen Beispiel zeigt Brown, wie die Volkswirtschaft des noch kolonialen Amerikas erblühte, als in Französisch-Louisiana Tarotkartenleger begannen, ihre Tätigkeit auszuüben. Im heutigen Finanzmarkt sieht er ebensolches wohlstandsgenerierendes Potenzial und glaubt, "Risiken in Kauf zu nehmen ist sinnvoll" in einem Umfeld, das so reich an Möglichkeiten ist. Poker wird hier zum idealen Tool, um Risiken einzuschätzen und zu lernen, mit ihnen umgehen zu lernen.