Aarti Shahani as a child with her sister and her father.

Martha Anne Toll

In 'Here We Are,' Heart-Rending Challenges Of Immigration Are Exposed

Martha Anne Toll

Aarti Shahani reports on Silicon Valley for NPR. But, as she details in her memoir, she's also from a family that followed a contorted, painful path to citizenship.
'When We Were Arabs' Is A Nostalgic Celebration Of A Rich, Diverse Heritage

Martha Anne Toll

Author Massoud Hayoun has Moroccan, Egyptian and Tunisian heritage — and is also Jewish. He weaves in his family history with the politics that shaped their lives, including European oppression.