Behold the Dreamers
A Novel
by Imbolo Mbue
Recommended by Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books and Fiction.
Jende Jonga, a Cameroonian immigrant living in Harlem, has come to the United States to provide a better life for himself, his wife, Neni, and their sixyearold son. In the fall of 2007, Jende can hardly believe his luck when he lands a job as a chauffeur for Clark Edwards, a senior executive at Lehman Brothers. Clark demands punctuality, discreti...
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Recommended by 3 sources and appears in Most Recommended Books and Fiction.
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Ava DuVernay
“Incredible book. #BeholdTheDreamers | It's about race and class, the economy, culture, immigration, and the dangers of the us versus them mentality. And underneath it all pumps the heart and soul of family love, the pursuit of happiness, and what home really means.”
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