What Is the What
What Is the What by Dave Eggers, published by National Geographic Books in 2007, is a reprint edition comprising 560 pages in English. This epic novel is based on the life of Valentino Achak Deng, who, along with thousands of other children known as the Lost Boys, was forced to flee his village in Sudan at the age of seven. The narrative follows his harrowing journey across deserts and through various challenges as he seeks freedom from conflict and violence.
Readers will discover a moving account that blends elements of fiction, history, and biography, shedding light on the experiences of those affected by war and displacement. The story captures Valentino’s resettlement in the United States, where he encounters both hope and heartache, navigating a new life filled with unexpected challenges. What Is the What presents a profound exploration of resilience and the human spirit amid adversity, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literature.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 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.
“A testament to the triumph of hope over experience, human resilience over tragedy and disaster.” —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times
“An absolute classic. . . . Compelling, important, and vital to the understanding of the politics and emotional consequences of oppression.” —People
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