Dream Country

Dream Country follows five generations of a single African-and-American family as they navigate the complex pursuit of freedom amidst cultural and historical turmoil. The narrative begins with seventeen-year-old Kollie Flomo in suburban Minneapolis, grappling with his identity as a Liberian refugee. As tensions escalate, the story shifts through time and continents, exploring the experiences of Togar Somah in early twentieth-century Liberia and the Wright family escaping a Virginia plantation in 1827. Through each transformative journey, the novel delves into themes of hope, heartbreak, and the intertwined fates of America and Africa.