Someone Like Us
by Dinaw Mengestu · 2024
Buy on AmazonA BOOK OF THE YEAR IN THE NEW YORK TIMES, STYLIST, AND GRANTA A BARACK OBAMA BOOK OF THE YEAR 'Haunting . . . perfectly attuned to what it means to roam freely as an immigrant in America' Guardian 'No book this year moved or thrilled me more' Garth Greenwell, author of Small Rain A heartbreaking novel about loss, family and exile, from the winner of the Guardian First Book Award After abandoning his once promising career as a journalist in search of a new life in Paris, Mamush meets Helen - a photographer whose way of seeing the world shows him the possibility of finding not only love, but family.…
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"This novel's exploration of identity, family, and the immigrant experience in America fits Barack Obama's long-standing interest in stories that illuminate the complexities of the modern world. It aligns with his focus on diverse voices and narratives that foster empathy."
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