A Storm Blew in from Paradise is both the story of Anyuru’s father, P, a Ugandan pilot who deserted, and Johannes Anyuru himself. Both men grew up without their fathers, an emotional void that had a serious impact on their lives. 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–––while his only dream is to fly.