Super Short Summary

Say You're One of Them by Uwem Akpan is a short story collection that depicts the harrowing lives of African children amidst severe poverty, religious strife, and genocide across five different countries. The stories, including "An Ex-Mas Feast," "Fattening for Gabon," "My Parents’ Bedroom," "Luxurious Hearses," and "What Language is That?" provide poignant insights into their struggles for survival and identity in hostile environments. This book contains graphic violence and sensitive topics related to extreme poverty, sexual exploitation, and genocide.