6After barely making it out of the Congo War alive and experiencing South Africa right after apartheid, Yves and his family fled their homeland and moved to Texas. This book explores the journey of navigating through all aspects of American culture while fighting to hold on to a foreign identity. IMMIGRANT AMERICAN: Living an American Life with African Perspectives touches on the following topics: -Losing and Restoring Identity -Integrating Into Sports -Unlocking Career Opportunities -Facing Discrimination and Racism -Wrestling with Religion -Rethinking Education -Cultivating Authentic Relationships -Discovering Purpose