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A book that handled a diversity issue particularly well
By NancyJ · 28 posts · 61 views
By NancyJ · 28 posts · 61 views
last updated Jul 20, 2018 11:00AM
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Jul 16, 2017
Toni FGMAMTC
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really liked it
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This book has so historical bits around the time of the end of George W. Bush's administration and beginning of Obama's. The economy of America was a recession. The main characters are from Africa. They want to get citizenship in America. They come when things aren't as bad. When the recession hits, they see the American dream floating away. This is a thought-provoking book for people from America and other countries. There are several characters besides the main couple who add to it. I was real
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Found this story of immigrants from Cameroon trying to find success in America very intriguing. Especially, when the author compares their struggles with the white, rich Wall Street family who employs them. “Money can’t buy happiness “and other thought provoking themes of class struggle, meaning of home, establishing roots and connections, and finding happiness in a busy materialistic world were all going through my mind as I read and afterwards. The author did a wonderful job of creating believ
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I really enjoyed this book. The topic of immigration is still just as current in 2021, as it was when the book was written. No spoilers, but although the ending was not the one I would have chosen, it was realistic and I contained some of my favorite quotes. This book would be a great book group choice.
4.5 stars
4.5 stars
Feb 10, 2017
Cecily Black
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