Stories Of Immigration And Identity In ‘Six Words Fresh Off The Boat’

Can you tell your life story in just six words?

That’s the beautifully simple idea that has launched a series of bestselling books, classroom lesson plans, live events and even a board game.

The newest book in the Six-Word Memoirs family is “Six Words Fresh Off the Boat.” It’s a collection of stories about immigration and American identity, edited by Larry Smith. He joined contributing editor Shauna Greene on “City Lights” to discuss their project.