Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue

Dreamers - the thousands of people who make great sacrifices to find a better life in America.  This is the story of one such couple. Jende Jonga and his wife Neni leave Limbe, Cameroon with their young son so they can marry and begin a better life.  They are lucky enough to find good jobs with a wealthy New York City family, Clark and Cindy Edwards.  There is much to think about in the contrasts of these two couples - one willing to do whatever it takes to make their way.  The other living a life of privilege but lacking in meaning.  When the 2008 recession and banking crisis hits,  all their lives will change.  Which family will survive?  Whose dreams will be sacrificed? The author was born in Cameroon but grew up in the United States which no doubt contributes the the authenticity of the story and the probability of the ending.