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A Man of Good Hope

Jonny Steinberg
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A Man of Good Hope

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2014

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Jonny Steinberg

A Man of Good Hope

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

Somalia • 2000s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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A Man of Good Hope by Jonny Steinberg tells the story of Asad Abdullahi, who flees Mogadishu amidst civil war at the age of eight and embarks on a perilous journey through Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Africa before reaching America. The narrative explores his struggles for survival, encounters with violence, and pursuit of dreams, depicting themes of migration, poverty, and human resilience. The book describes experiences of war, sexual violence, and xenophobia.

Informative

Challenging

Emotional

Melancholic

Inspirational

Reviews & Readership

4.4

1,142 ratings

88%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

A Man of Good Hope by Jonny Steinberg is universally praised for its compelling narrative and humanizing portrayal of refugee experiences. Positive reviews highlight Steinberg’s empathetic storytelling and thorough research. Some criticisms include its occasionally slow pacing and complex structure, which can make the narrative challenging to follow.

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Who Should Read A Man of Good Hope?

Readers who enjoy gripping true-life narratives and human resilience will be captivated by Jonny Steinberg's A Man of Good Hope. Fans of works like Half the Sky by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, or The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba, will appreciate this inspiring story of survival and hope.

4.4

1,142 ratings

88%

Loved it

9%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

336

Format

Biography • Nonfiction

Setting

Somalia • 2000s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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