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

