The Monk of Mokha

Dave Eggers

The narrative follows Mokhtar Alkhanshali, a young Yemeni-American man, who embarks on a journey to revive Yemen's ancient coffee trade amidst the country's civil war. Facing extraordinary challenges, he travels through hostile environments to source high-quality coffee beans, aiming to empower local farmers and elevate Yemen's standing in the global coffee market.

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Zeitoun

Dave Eggers

The narrative follows Abdulrahman Zeitoun, a Syrian-American owner of a painting and contracting firm in New Orleans, during and after Hurricane Katrina. Zeitoun chooses to stay in the city to protect his property, but faces the breakdown of civil order and is wrongfully detained in a harrowing encounter with the militarized justice system.

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A Heartbreaking Work Of Staggering Genius

A Memoir Based on a True Story

Dave Eggers

The memoir recounts the author's experiences raising his younger brother in San Francisco after the tragic loss of their parents to cancer within weeks of each other. It explores themes of family, grief, and the challenges of young adulthood, all delivered with a mix of humor, introspection, and unconventional storytelling.

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