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The Monk of Mokha

By

Dave Eggers

Description

This Dave Eggers book tells the true story of Mokhtar Alkhanshali, a Yemeni American who becomes obsessed with coffee’s roots and sets out to bring high-quality Yemeni coffee to the world. His journey takes him from San Francisco cafés to Yemen just as civil war erupts, turning his entrepreneurial dream into a dramatic race for survival. Along the way, the book explores identity, immigration, cultural heritage, and the power of one person’s perseverance.

Materials

Recommended course length is 10-11 weeks. Includes chapter highlights and two worksheets per unit. A character list is also provided.

BONUS MATERIALS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE – Includes facilitator notes, visual aids, maps, main character bio, author bio, and all chapter summaries so facilitator can tailor weekly readings to their own group’s pace.

Price: $235 USD

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