Jealous of the Dead

Secrets of an Immigrant Survivor

De: Aldiana Pehlivanović Deumić

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

How do you rebuild hope while chasing the American Dream?
At nine years old, Aldi is thrust into chaos by the Bosnian War, witnessing loss and fear as her family flees genocide. Arriving in America, the promise of safety brings new challenges: cultural isolation, fractured identity, and the ongoing struggle with mental health. Aldi’s journey explores the real cost—and potential—of the immigrant experience in pursuit of a better life.

Jealous of the Dead: Secrets of an Immigrant Survivor offers a raw, 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 erupt across the globe, Aldi’s story remains urgently relevant, offering a window into how childhood war trauma leaves a permanent mark on survivors—and what it takes to find hope again.

• Confronts mental health and lifelong effects of war trauma
• Illuminates the American Dream from an immigrant’s perspective
• A timely, powerful read for understanding today’s ongoing wars and refugee crises
• Great for school curriculum, community discussions, and diverse classrooms
• A true story combining war, immigration, hope, and transformation

Aldi’s courage and resilience will inspire and educate, helping readers and students better understand the courage it takes to transform survival into belonging—and why these stories matter now more than ever.