Jealous of the Dead

<p><strong>How do you rebuild hope while chasing the American Dream?</strong></p><p>At just nine years old Aldi is thrust into the chaos of the Bosnian War witnessing unimaginable loss as her family flees genocide. Arriving in America the promise of safety comes with new challenges: cultural isolation fractured identity and the ongoing struggle with mental health. Aldi's journey reveals the real cost-and potential-of the immigrant experience in pursuit of a better life.</p><p><em>Jealous of the Dead - Secrets of an Immigrant Survivor</em> offers a raw and honest account of surviving twice-first in a war zone then as a refugee in a foreign land. Aldiana's memoir lays bare the psychological struggles of adapting healing and redefining identity against all odds. As new conflicts displace families worldwide Aldi's story remains urgently relevant providing insight into how childhood war trauma leaves a permanent mark-and what it takes to find hope again.</p><p>This memoir confronts the lifelong effects of war trauma and mental health illuminating the American Dream from an immigrant's perspective. It is a timely powerful read for understanding today's ongoing wars and refugee crises. Perfect for school curricula community discussions and diverse classrooms Aldi's courage and resilience inspire readers and students alike offering a deeper understanding of the courage it takes to transform survival into belonging-and why these stories matter now more than ever.</p>