What is the What by David Eggers is based on the life of Valentino Achak Deng who journeys from Sudan to Atlanta, Georgia. Valentino experiences many hardships on his trek through Africa. He faces dangers such as disease, wild animals, and corrupt soldiers. His life in America is initially not much better as he is robbed in his apartment. Valentino is forced to juggle the potential of a bright future with the challenges and hardships of a new culture.
Dave Eggers' first splash in publishing was a big one: the audaciously titled A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius. Published in 2000, the book caught the attention of the media, and soon critica...
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