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What Is the What

Dave Eggers

In a heartrending and astonishing novel, Eggers illuminates the history of the civil war in Sudan through the eyes of Valentino Achak Deng, a refugee now living in the United States. We follow his life as he's driven from his home as a boy and walks, with thousands of orphans, to Ethiopia, where he...

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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

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Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

Dax mentioned that Amanda was a fan of the novel, noting the title during their conversation about literature. The book was cited as a point of shared interest.

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you're a fan of What is the What?

— Episode: Amanda Uhle (on hoarding)

Episode: Amanda Uhle (on hoarding)

Dax mentioned that Amanda was a fan of the novel, noting the title during their conversation about literature. The book was cited as a point of shared interest.

"

you're a fan of What is the What?

All Ears English Podcast

Podcast

All Ears English Podcast

The episode highlighted the book as a novel set during the Sudan war, focusing on a young boy's experiences. The speakers described it as sad yet well-written, noting its emotional impact and literary quality. No specific host was singled out as the recommender, and the discussion conveyed a positive but measured appreciation.

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