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Tracy Kidder’s "Strength in What Remains" chronicles the remarkable journey of Deo, a Burundian refugee who fled civil war and genocide. Arriving at JFK with only $200, no English, and no contacts, Deo survives on a precarious existence delivering groceries and living in Central Park. Through determination and the aid of ordinary people, he learns English, attends Columbia University, and ultimately enrolls in Dartmouth Medical School. Kidder follows Deo’s turbulent past and present, revealing themes of hope, forgiveness, and the power of second chances. The book celebrates both the heroism of its subject and the everyday generosity that shaped his American story.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Biography
Authors: Tracy Kidder
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