Africa is not a wealthy continent, nor his homeland a stable or happy one, but Sepha misses it all the same. Raised by a wise and hopelessly optimistic father, Sepha struggles to make his experiences in America align with the worldview he held while living in Ethiopia. He lives in Logan's Circle in Washington D.C. Sepha is the protagonist, a recent immigrant from Ethiopia. He addresses concepts like racism, poverty, loneliness, and nostalgia in the novel. Though not reported to be autobiographical, the book resembles Mengestu's own life experience as an Ethiopian immigrant to the States. Mengestu's debut novel The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears is a work devoted to meaning on multiple levels - existential, moral, and literal. Written by people who wish to remain anonymous We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
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