Extended Summary - Behold The Dreamers: Based On The Book By Imbolo Mbue

EXTENDED SUMMARY

BEHOLD THE DREAMERS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY IMBOLO MBUE

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: QUICK READING LIBRARY

CONTENT

Arrival and Aspiration

Family Dreams and Hardships

Securing Stability

Inside the World of the Wealthy

Life in Limbo: Immigration Challenges

Family Dynamics in Crisis

Ambitions and Expectations

The Financial Crash and Its Ripple Effect

Decisions and Disillusionment

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

“Behold the Dreamers” by Imbolo Mbue follows the lives of Jende and Neni Jonga, an immigrant couple from Cameroon, as they navigate life in New York City. Jende secures a job as a chauffeur for a wealthy family, while Neni dreams of becoming a pharmacist. The novel explores themes of immigration, the American Dream, and socio-economic disparities, contrasting the struggles of the Jonga family with the challenges faced by their wealthy employers. Through their journey, Mbue examines the emotional and financial toll of ambition, the complexities of identity, and the harsh realities of pursuing success in a foreign land.

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Release date

Audiobook: 14 November 2024