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The memoir follows a young Yemeni‑American who, raised in San Francisco, sets out to restore the centuries‑old tradition of Yemeni coffee. Pursuing his dream, he travels to Yemen and gets caught up in the country's civil conflict, leaving him stranded in Sana’a. The account offers a personal look at the coffee trade, the struggles of Yemen’s people, and the resilience required to survive in a war-torn nation.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Dave Eggers
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