The Coffeehouse Resistance: Brewing Hope in Desperate Times by Sarina Prabasi

The Coffeehouse Resistance: Brewing Hope in Desperate Times by Sarina Prabasi

Regular price
Checking stock...
Regular price
Checking stock...
World of Books

At World of Books, you’ll find millions of preloved reads at great prices, from bestsellers to hidden gems. Every book you buy saves money and helps reduce waste, so you can read more for less while giving stories a second life.

The feel-good place to buy books
  • Free US shipping over $15
  • Buying preloved emits 41% less CO2 than new
  • Millions of affordable books
  • Give your books a new home - sell them back to us!

The Coffeehouse Resistance: Brewing Hope in Desperate Times by Sarina Prabasi

Part coming-to-America story, part lyrical memoir, and yet another part activist's call to action, The Coffeehouse Resistance: Brewing Hope in Desperate Times is timely, funny, and poignant. Writing as a mother, immigrant, new American, coffeehouse owner, and international nonprofit leader, Prabasi's story weaves between Nepal, Ethiopia, and the United States. When Prabasi and her husband move from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to New York City with their young daughter in 2011, they start a thriving coffee business, grow their family, and are living their American Dream. After the 2016 election, they are suddenly unsure about their new home.   



Reclaiming the tradition of coffee houses throughout history, their coffeehouses become a hub for local organizing and action. Moving from despair to hope, this story is ultimately about building community, claiming home, and fighting for our dreams.

Prabasi, Sarina: -

Sarina has lived the life of a global nomad and is a new American. She was born in the Netherlands to Nepali parents, and was raised in India, China and Nepal, after which she spent formative years in the United States and in Ethiopia. Sarina is a seasoned leader in international development --- working on global health, education, water and sanitation for over 25 years. In 2011, she moved from Addis Ababa to New York City and started Buunni Coffee with her husband. Their small business has become a hub for community conversation and action. Sarina is the proud mama of two daughters, who keep her learning and laughing every day.

SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9781732854031
ISBN 10 1732854033
Title The Coffeehouse Resistance: Brewing Hope in Desperate Times
Author Sarina Prabasi
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Green Writers Press
Year published 2019-04-09
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.