Description
Set against the upheaval of World War II and the brutal conflict between the Mau Mau and the British, this evocative memoir traces a young boy’s coming of age in rural Kenya. Through vivid scenes of family life, schooling, and the shifting pressures of colonial rule, the narrative captures how fear and violence coexist with curiosity, humor, and the stubborn need to imagine a different future. With the lyrical clarity of a master storyteller, the author reflects on resilience, education, and the moral complexity of survival—showing how dreams can persist even when history seems determined to crush them. Written in the distinctive voice of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o—renowned for his incisive social vision and literary craft—this is a moving testament to hope’s quiet power.
Available Editions
paperback
Anchor Books
Published Jan 1, 2011
256 pages
ISBN: 9780307476210
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Details
First Published
2010
Language
eng
Translation
From: swa
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Dreams in a Time of War by Ngugi wa Thiong'o.