Afterlives

This acclaimed national bestseller, named one of Barack Obama's favorite books of 2022, weaves a poignant multi-generational tale of displacement, loss, and love amidst the harsh realities of East Africa's colonization. The story follows Ilyas, who, after being abducted by German colonial troops, returns home only to find his family shattered, while Hamza returns from war, haunted and fragile. Their lives intertwine with Afiya, who faces her own struggles, as outside forces threaten to disrupt their fragile existence once more. Celebrated by major publications, this powerful narrative captures the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.