New York Times Notable Book
New York Times Bestseller
What Is the What is 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.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 10/09/2007
ISBN: 9780307385901
Pages: 538
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 8.12h x 5.26w x 0.95d
Review Citations: New York Times Book Review 10/14/2007 pg. 32
Entertainment Weekly 10/26/2007 pg. 71
People Weekly 11/12/2007 pg. 59
NY Times Notable Bks of Year 12/02/2007 pg. 12
Entertainment Weekly 02/19/2008 pg. 99
