First published 2015
After her marriage falls apart, Alexandra Fuller must confront the complicated legacy of her African upbringing. Raised amidst the Rhodesian wars, she struggles to make sense of her family's tumultuous history and her own unorthodox courtship. Retracing her steps, she grapples with the choices that led her to America and the loss that now threatens to undo her. Leaving Before the Rains Come is a poignant exploration of self-discovery in the wake of profound change.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, autobiography, memoir, biography-memoir, family-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, poignant, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, family-secrets, fish-out-of-water
Setting: United States, Wyoming, Zambia, Zimbabwe
375 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Press