Dinaw Mengestu
Dinaw Mengestu is an acclaimed author known for his insightful narratives that often explore the Ethiopian diaspora and the complexities of identity and belonging. His notable works include 'The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears' and 'All Our Names'. Mengestu has received several awards for his literary contributions, including the MacArthur Foundation grant.
Books
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1. How To Read The Air
The novel follows the journey of Jonas Woldemariam, a man who retraces the road trip his Ethiopian immigrant parents took from Peoria, Illinois, to Nashville, Tennessee, shortly after their arrival in America. As he embarks on this journey, Jonas weaves together his own personal narrative with the imagined experiences of his parents, attempting to understand their life and struggles as newcomers in a foreign land. The story delves into themes of identity, displacement, and the complexities of family relationships, all while exploring the ways in which we reconstruct our histories and seek connection through storytelling.
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