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Who Took MY Wallet? Resilience, Money, and Starting Over in a New Land

Economist and author Gulnaz Abdukadir explores immigrant resilience through finance, storytelling and lived experience.

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Former World Bank economist, poet and author Dr. Gulnaz Abdukadir discusses her latest book, Who Took My Wallet?—Through the Maze to Financial Freedom in a New Land. Blending storytelling, poetry and financial insight, the book follows four immigrants navigating the challenges of building financial security in the United States. The conversation explores resilience, community and the often-overlooked emotional dimensions of starting over in a new country.

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Language
English
Admission
Free, registration required

Thursday 16 July 2026

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Eastern Time

Price
Free
Where
JF Books1509 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
Host
JF Books

JF Books

1509 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

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