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Behold the Dreamers

byImbolo Mbue, Sarah Tardy

Who is this book for? Readers interested in immigrant experiences, family dynamics, and contemporary social issues.

Topics Family dynamicsImmigration experienceSocioeconomic disparitiesCultural adaptationDeportation fearsMental health strugglesWork-life balancePursuit of the american dreamEthical dilemmasStruggles of belongingImmigrationFamilyClassRaceAmerican Dream
MoodBittersweet, Hopeful
RomanceMinor Subplot
Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes
WINNER OF THE 2017 PEN/FAULKNER AWARDA NEW YORK TIMES BOOK OF THE YEARAN OBSERVER BOOK OF THE YEARAN OPRAH BOOK CLUB PICK‘A formidable storyteller’ Jonathan Franzen‘Savage and compassionate in all the right places’ New York Times Book Review‘Eerily timely … bittersweet and buoyant’ Jessie BurtonNew York, 2007. After two long years apart, Jende Jonga has brought his wife Neni from Cameroon to join him in the land of opportunity. Drawn by the promise of America they are seeking the chance of a better life for them and their son.When Jende lands a dream job as chauffeur to a Lehman Brothers executive, Neni finds herself taken into the confidence of his glamorous wife Cindy. The Edwards are powerful and privileged: dazzling examples of what America can offer to those who are prepared to strive for it.But when the financial world is rocked by the collapse of Lehman Brothers, all four lives are dramatically upended. As faultlines appear in both marriages and secrets bubble to the surface they must all decide how far they will go in pursuit of their dreams. And what will they sacrifice along the way?‘A marvellous debut… as deeply insightful as it is delightfully entertaining’ Taiye Selasi

Language

en

Published on

08/10/2017

Pages

400

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780008237998

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