What Is the What
Ratings29
Average rating4.2
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Ratings29
Average rating4.2
What Is the What is the epic novel based on the life of Valentino Achak Deng who, along with thousands of other children--the so-called Lost Boys--was forced to leave his village in Sudan at the age of seven and trek hundreds of miles by foot, pursued by militias, government bombers, and wild animals, crossing the deserts of three countries to find freedom. When he finally is resettled in the United States, he finds a life full of promise, but also heartache and myriad new challenges. Moving, suspenseful, and unexpectedly funny, What Is the What is an astonishing novel that illuminates the lives of millions through one extraordinary man.From the Trade Paperback edition.
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What an amazing story. Best book in a while. Images of South Sudan running through my mind
This book changes you! This book talks about everything good and bad about today's world. You cannot finish this book without being thankful for all those things you take for granted in life. Really witty and though the book drags on a bit, it is definitely a good read.
Gifted this book upon entering University. Very personal look into one of the lost boy's experiences. Can't help but make you feel like we should be doing more for the ones who got relocated to the United States.
