Of Beetles & Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard by Mawi Asgedom, Paperback, 9780316826204 | Buy online at The Nile
Of Beetles & Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard by Mawi Asgedom - ISBN: 9780316826204
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This acclaimed memoir tells the unforgettable story of a young boy‘s journey from a refugee camp in Sudan to Chicago, where his family survived on welfare. Mawi followed his father’s advice to "treat people … as though they were angels sent from heaven," and realized his dream of a…

Of Beetles & Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard

A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard

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    176 pages

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    1 September 2002

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Now in a paperback edition, this acclaimed memoir tells the unforgettable story of a young boy‘s journey from a refugee camp in Sudan to Chicago, where his family survived on welfare. Mawi followed his father’s advice to "treat people … as though they were angels sent from heaven, " and realized his dream of a full-tuition scholarship to Harvard University. Updated with 14 black-and-white photos and a new epilogue.

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780316826204
ISBN-10:0316826200
Author:Mawi Asgedom
Publisher:Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Imprint:Little, Brown Young Readers
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:176
Release Date:1 September 2002
Weight:168g
Dimensions:12mm x 141mm x 214mm
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Critics Review

“A moving memoir.” * Chicago Tribune “An amazing story.” * Oprah Winfrey

“His simple lyrical narrative, both wry and tender, stays true to the child’s viewpoint as he grows up…What stays with you is the quiet, honest drama of a family’s heartrending journey.” *Booklist

“This earnest account of his life up to his graduation from Harvard is peppered with powerful moments.” *Publishers Weekly

A BookSense ‘76 pick

About The Author

Mawi Asgedom

Asgedom fled war-torn Ethiopia at age three. For the next three years he lived with his family in a Sudanese refugee camp. He immigrated to the United States at age seven. Growing up, he overcame linguistic, cultural and financial challenges and eventually earned a full-tuition scholarship to Harvard University. Mawi went on to win many top honors at Harvard. His classmates elected him to be one of eight class marshals and he delivered the commencement address to more than 30,000 people at his graduation in 1999. He is currently a highly sought-after speaker for students, community group

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