The Moth

The Tourist and the Refugee

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Abraham Leno’s dream of college is threatened when war breaks out in his country. 

Tags Adversity Refugee Immigration Achievement Music College Family Community Friendship Loss Moving Historical Tragic Serious Thought-provoking Sad Grateful

Storyteller

Abraham Leno

Featured on

Camouflage: Stories of Hidden Selves

Original Air Date

January 16, 2018

Recorded Date

November 10, 2015

“We were taught to love, we were taught to have respect, compassion, but above all, kindness.”

Photo by Caroline Lacey
Abraham Leno

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