Behold the Dreamers

Ever wondered if the American Dream is just that—a dream? This gripping story follows a Cameroonian family in New York City whose lives become entangled with a wealthy Lehman Brothers executive just before the 2008 financial crash. It’s a powerful look at what happens when your hopes collide with a harsh reality. Discover the hidden struggles of immigration, the complexities of class, and the true cost of chasing success in a system that’s stacked against you. You'll explore how race, marriage, and loyalty are tested when the world you thought you knew collapses, forcing you to question what truly matters.

Imbolo Mbue is the award-winning author of Behold the Dreamers, an Oprah's Book Club selection and winner of the PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction. A native of Limbe, Cameroon, Mbue drew from her own experiences as an immigrant to craft a powerful story about marriage, class, and the pursuit of the American Dream. She moved to the United States for college and was inspired to write her debut novel after observing chauffeurs waiting for executives outside the Time Warner Center during the 2008 financial crisis.