Adam Myer read and liked Brett Myer's review of What Is the What (Vintage):

"This book is an excellent view into the life of a refugee. From the onset of war in Sudan, to the emotional battles of relocating in the U.S. Eggars captures most of the ups and downs of the life of Valentino Achek Deng.

I didn't know wha...more This book is an excellent view into the life of a refugee. From the onset of war in Sudan, to the emotional battles of relocating in the U.S. Eggars captures most of the ups and downs of the life of Valentino Achek Deng.

I didn't know what to expect, since this book is a weird genre--biographical, yet fiction, but with loads of truth--but I wasn't disappointed. A friend recently read this and asked people to follow-up with him in the future to see that he does something to help Sudanese refugees. I feel similarly. What is the What moves readers to the point of wanting to take action, and that is a great thing.

Although it is a little long, I strongly encourage people to read this book, and read it in its entirety. You won't be sorry.(less) "