How Beautiful We Were: A Novel

How Beautiful We Were is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the devastating impact of environmental degradation and colonialism on a small African village.

Through the eyes of a fearless young woman named Thula, the book tells the story of a community's fight for freedom and justice against an American oil company that has ravaged their land and poisoned their water.

With vivid descriptions of the beauty and resilience of the African landscape, Mbue masterfully weaves together themes of hope, resistance, and the power of collective action.

This is a must-read for anyone who cares about social justice, environmentalism, or simply great storytelling.