A Storm Blew in from Paradise is the story of Anyuru’s father, P, a Ugandan pilot who deserted after Idi Amin’s coup in 1971. P makes a promising start as a fighter-pilot, but no matter what he does or where he goes, he is unable to escape his fate. He finds himself a refugee, on the run like a hunted animal. P never gives up his dream of being a pilot, but will he ever fly again?