The Tree of Immortality

"Foreigners. We foreigners are everywhere. Who are we? Where are we? Where do we come from? 5000 years and more of the history, the people, the race, the tribes, the ancestors, the cultures, the traditions and religions, the priests and gurus, the warriors, the farmers, the merchants and the migrants. There will always be foreigners everywhere. Eventually, they give more back than they take. They are the future doctors, nurses, engineers, scientists, teachers, lawyers, professors, members of parliament, ministers and even Prime Ministers or Presidents. Unfortunately, the negative aspects of foreigners are often exaggerated, overshadowing the greater positive contributions they make to our society. However, they continue to give back, proving their worth time and time again. As proud foreigners and natives alike, we must acknowledge the contributions of our migrant ancestors and the impact they have had on our society. And as we continue to reap the benefits of their presence, we must also strive to create a more welcoming and inclusive society that embraces diversity and celebrates our differences. Proud to be a foreigner and a native (I've lived here since the age of around 18 months old, am I still a foreigner?). This book is a family history of this Foreign Native. Somewhere in the world there will be a Gill."