Personal Narrative: My Growing Up In Dearborn, Michigan

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I grew up in Dearborn, Michigan which is a suburb of metropolitan Detroit. It is a vibrant and culturally diverse city which has the largest Middle Eastern population in the United States. Growing up in Dearborn was typical to other American cities. We attended sporting events, enjoyed the many parks, and dined out at restaurants. Dearborn is unique for its large number of Mediterranean restaurants. The most popular food in the area is the Shawarma which is generally served as a sandwich wrap with lamb, Chicken, or beef. Dearborn is also the birthplace of Henry Ford and is home to the Ford Motor Company headquarters. All in all, I would say that I truly enjoyed growing up in Dearborn. It is a warm and welcoming city and one that I would hope

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