Behold the Dreamers
By Imbolo Mbue
A very readable book that looks at the lives of a Cameroonian immigrant family struggling to survive in New York and get documentation so they can stay in the country.
The American dream is what motivates the family to come to the U.S. and to New York, but as they find out, sadly, the American dream is really that, just a dream, and far from reality.
Finally, after enduring hardship, the reality of their situation becomes obvious, and they return "home".
Rating: 4/5
Recommendation: Yes.
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