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Wie schön wir waren

2021432 pagesKiepenheuer & Witsch

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The village of Kosawa in Africa faces ruin as an American oil company pollutes its land and water. When the company offers a settlement, the community is torn between accepting the money and fighting for justice. This decision sparks a generational conflict, forcing a mother and daughter to confront their differing views on resistance and survival.

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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.

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