Summary

Introduction/ Summary

Outcasts United is the story of an American town. Clarkston was a normal town until it was designated as a home for thousands of refugees fleeing from problems happening all over the world. Clarkston is home to Luma Mufleh, an immigrant from Jordan who was kicked out of her house after deciding to remain in America. Shunned by her parents and cut off from her resources, she began a new life in Clarkston. Her passion has always been sports, especially Soccer. She starts a soccer team for refugee boys. After much trial and tribulation, it becomes a very successful program. She effectively keeps kids in school and off the streets. The ongoing war between the newcomers in Clarkston and the original citizens effects the Fugees greatly when they are kicked off their field and left essentially without a home. Their are many fields they can use, but the Mayor, an original Clarkston citizen, states that they can only be used for baseball. Eventually, Luma fights the ban and comes out victorious. The book details the lives of many immigrant families that come into contact with Luma and her soccer program. Here are a few stories of the amazing characters in this book: