What Is the What

This book follows the life of Valentino Achak Deng, one of the tens of thousands of boys displaced and orphaned during the Second Sudanese War. The narrative, written by Dave Eggers, alternates between Valentino's past in Sudan and his present life in Atlanta, Georgia.

It recounts his harrowing experiences, including fleeing his village, surviving in refugee camps, and facing numerous challenges in the United States.

The book is a powerful exploration of themes such as grief, alienation, good and evil, love, and friendship, and it provides a human face to the conflicts in Sudan and the experiences of refugees.