Rumaan Alam

Author

Author of the book “Entitlement” 

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Best-selling author Rumaan Alam’s new novel follows a young Black woman who starts working for an elderly billionaire at his philanthropic foundation, then starts to covet his…

‘Entitlement’ novel tackles race, power, real estate

Best-selling author Rumaan Alam’s new novel follows a young Black woman who starts working for an elderly billionaire at his philanthropic foundation, then starts to covet his…

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