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.
How Beautiful We Were
How Beautiful We Were
Synopsis
In the African village of Kosawa, families are dying as a result of environmental destruction caused by an American oil company. When the local government fails to protect them, the villagers decide to fight back against the corporate giants and the dictator who enables them. This story spans decades, following a young woman named Thula as she leads a desperate struggle for her people's survival.
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How Beautiful We WerePaperback, Mar
528 pages
Random House Large PrintLanguage: EnglishISBN: 9780593213308Large type / Large print5 editions available
