Imbolo Mbue is a novelist whose works often explore contemporary themes. Her books include How Beautiful We Were and Behold the Dreamers, an Oprah's Book Club selection.
Behold the Dreamers (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel
Behold the Dreamers (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel
Synopsis
Jende Jonga, an immigrant from Cameroon, believes his life will improve when he secures a chauffeur job for a wealthy Lehman Brothers executive in New York City. As his wife, Neni, takes on a temporary nanny role for the same family, they both uncover unsettling truths about their employers' seemingly perfect lives. The pressure of these secrets, combined with the threat of deportation, strains the Jongas' marriage and their hopes for a new life in America.
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Jende JongaProtagonist
Neni JongaProtagonist
Clark EdwardsSupporting
Cindy EdwardsSupporting
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Behold the Dreamers (Oprah's Book Club): A NovelUnknown, Aug
400 pages
Random HouseISBN: 97808129984815 editions available
