I, Migrant
A Comedian's Journey from Karachi to the Outback
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Publisher Description
Despite nearly being killed by a kangaroo and almost lynched and run out of town after his comedy was taken far too seriously, Sami Shah is very happy to be living in Australia. He has fronted his own satirical show on TV in Karachi, worked as a journalist and been a highly regarded newspaper columnist - all dangerous occupations to be involved in - when the combination of seeing the aftermaths of a devastating bomb attack and being the target of death threats convinced him to leave Pakistan. Under the terms of their Australian migration visa, Sami and his wife and young daughter were obliged to settle in a rural area, and so they moved to Northam in Western Australia.
Now Sami is battling a crippling addiction to meat pies, but at least is no longer constantly mistaken for an escaped asylum seeker from the nearby detention centre. He has also been the star of Australian Story, the subject of an article in The New York Times, and has performed countless comedy shows to ever-growing and appreciative audiences.
I, Migrant tells the hilarious and moving story of what it's like to leave the home you love to start a new life in another country so your child can be safe and grow up with a limitless future. Australia is lucky to have Sami Shah. Read I, Migrant, and laugh till you cry.
Customer Reviews
Thank You
Thank you for sharing your story. It was a very worth while read. One of those reads that leave me feeling inspired. Not to be a comedian though.
Great read
As a fan of Sami’s recent comedy it was great to learn the backstory with some hilarious moments of course.
I, Migrant
Sami Shah is a really good read. It must have been horrific to live in those circumstances. It will be great when they can move around our country freely. Good on you Sami for sticking with the book, and the comedy. Great job. Look forward to seeing you in Melbourne.