No Heaven for Good Boys

By Keisha Bush,

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NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS’ CHOICE • Set in Senegal, this modern-day Oliver Twist is a meditation on the power of love and the strength that can emerge when we have no other choice but to survive.

“I loved this book because it is a story about generations of parents and…

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1 author picked No Heaven for Good Boys as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

While this book is a work of fiction, it is based on a real issue, young boys in West Africa forced by their Quaranic teachers to beg. That I learned something while also entertaining myself made this book one of my favorites.

Although the topic is dark, the main character, Ibrahimah, is equal parts hilarious, adorable, and annoying – in other words, your typical six-year-old. I couldn’t wait to read what misadventure would befall Ibrahimah next while at the same time not wanting to finish and have to say goodbye.

A touching story that tackles difficult issues in a way…

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