by Tracy Kidder
First published 2009
Deo arrives in America with only $200 and no English. Haunted by the Burundian civil war, he scrapes by, living on the streets. But with grit and determination, Deo slowly rebuilds his life, finding mentors who guide him to Columbia University and a calling to become a doctor. Kidder's uplifting true story celebrates one man's resilience in the face of unimaginable trauma.
Genres: biography, american-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, non-fiction, biography-memoir, africa, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Burundi, New York, United States
Period: 20th century
284 pages · Paperback · Random House Trade Paperbacks