Synopsis: Yearning to leave behind his life of misfortune in the Middle East, Ibrahim Jarrah wins the U.S Green Card Lottery for a chance to become an American citizen. Ibrahim lands in New York City the day before the September terrorist attacks. The events forever shape the struggles he faces on his journey to capture the American dream. - See more at: http://ottawa.bibliocommons.com/item/show/741192026_the_citizen#sthash.Ynb8ooC7.dpuf