Say You're One of Them (Oprah's Book Club)

Uwem Akpan's debut is a critically acclaimed collection of five short stories and novellas, set in different African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, Rwanda, Benin, and Ethiopia. Told through the eyes of vulnerable children, the stories humanize the perils of poverty, violence, religious conflict, and civil war so piercingly that few readers will feel they've ever encountered Africa so immediately. The narratives showcase the wisdom and resilience of these young protagonists in the face of agonizing circumstances. The collection features stories such as 'An Ex-Mas Feast,' set in a Nairobi slum; 'Fattening for Gabon,' about a brother and sister who realize their uncle intends to sell them into slavery; and 'My Parents' Bedroom,' a harrowing account from a young girl during the Rwandan genocide. The book was a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller and an Oprah's Book Club selection.

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