Dreams in a Time of War
memoir by Ngugi
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Dreams in a Time of War is a memoir by Kenyan writer Ngugi wa Thiong'o. Published in 2010, it recounts his childhood experiences in Kenya during a period of significant political and social upheaval. The memoir offers a personal perspective on the impact of colonialism and the struggle for independence on ordinary lives. It provides insight into Ngugi's early life and the events that shaped his development as a writer and social critic.1
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