The release date for the English version of 'What Is the What' by
Dave Eggers is Oct 2006. If you enjoy this novel, it is available for buy as a paperback from Barnes & Noble or Indigo, as an ebook on the Amazon Kindle store, or as an audiobook on Audible.
What Is the What, an epic novel by the bestselling author of A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, is based on the life of Valentino Achak Deng, who, at the age of seven, was forced to flee his village in Sudan along with thousands of other children, known as the Lost Boys. They traveled hundreds of miles on foot, dodging government bombers, wild animals, and militias as they crossed the deserts of three countries in search of freedom. After being sent to the United States, he discovers a life full of opportunities, but also heartbreak and a plethora of new difficulties. What Is the What is an incredible story that sheds light on millions of lives via the life of one remarkable guy. It is both moving and thrilling, with unexpected comedic moments.
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