Behold the dreamers: a novel
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Published:
New York : Random House, 2015.
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Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
382 pages ; 25 cm
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East Hampton Adult Fiction
FIC MBU
Description
Jende Jonga, a Cameroonian immigrant living in Harlem, has come to the United States to provide a better life for himself, his wife, Neni, and their six-year-old son. In the fall of 2007, Jende can hardly believe his luck when he lands a job as a chauffeur for Clark Edwards, a senior executive at Lehman Brothers. Clark demands punctuality, discretion, and loyalty—and Jende is eager to please. Clark’s wife, Cindy, even offers Neni temporary work at their summer home in the Hamptons. With these opportunities, Jende and Neni can at last gain a foothold in America and imagine a brighter future. However, the world of great power and privilege conceals troubling secrets, and soon Jende and Neni notice cracks in their employers’ facades.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780812998481, 0812998480
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Jende Jonga, a Cameroonian immigrant living in Harlem, has come to the United States to provide a better life for himself, his wife, Neni, and their six-year-old son. In the fall of 2007, Jende can hardly believe his luck when he lands a job as a chauffeur for Clark Edwards, a senior executive at Lehman Brothers. Clark demands punctuality, discretion, and loyalty—and Jende is eager to please. Clark’s wife, Cindy, even offers Neni temporary work at their summer home in the Hamptons. With these opportunities, Jende and Neni can at last gain a foothold in America and imagine a brighter future. However, the world of great power and privilege conceals troubling secrets, and soon Jende and Neni notice cracks in their employers’ facades.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Mbue, I. (2015). Behold the dreamers: a novel. First edition. Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Mbue, Imbolo. 2015. Behold the Dreamers: A Novel. Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Mbue, Imbolo, Behold the Dreamers: A Novel. Random House, 2015.
MLA Citation (style guide)Mbue, Imbolo. Behold the Dreamers: A Novel. First edition. Random House, 2015.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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