Description
In the heart of New York City, a Cameroonian couple, Jende and Neni, chase the American Dream, securing a coveted position for Jende as a chauffeur to a high-ranking executive at Lehman Brothers. Their hopes for a brighter future are bolstered by this opportunity and a secondary job for Neni, offering a glimpse of stability amidst the burgeoning financial crisis of 2007. However, as the world of their wealthy employers reveals hidden complexities and the economic landscape crumbles, the Jongas find their own marriage and dreams tested to their limits. This powerful novel explores themes of immigration, class, race, and the precariousness of success, forcing an impossible choice upon a family desperate to hold onto their aspirations.
Available Editions
paperback
Random House
Published Jan 1, 2017
418 pages
ISBN: 9780525509714
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Details
First Published
2017
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue.