With controversy about immigration driving politics in the
United States and Europe, a beautifully-crafted novel that looks at the
day-to-day life of a family from Africa. Jende Jonga, an immigrant from Cameroon, uses connections to
come to the U.S. to make a better life for his wife and son. He finds an ideal job, working
as a chauffeur for Mr. Edwards, a banking executive. Jonge loyalty allows him an entrée into the banker’s personal life. Unfortunately, the year is 2007 and the financial crisis is
about to explode and topple Wall Streeters, including Jonge’s boss. Jone loses his job and is forced to work
several low-paying kitchen jobs to support his family. The most
intense drama of the book is in the effect this has on both couples—the haves
and not-haves. No matter
what one feels about the pros and cons of immigration policy, Mbue’s sensitive
portrayal of two families will personalize the issue.
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