by Mawi Asgedom (Author), Mawi Asgedom (Author)
This is the unforgettable true story of a young boy's remarkable journey: from civil war in east Africa to a refugee camp in Sudan, to a childhood on welfare in an affluent American suburb, and eventually, to a full-tuition scholarship at Harvard University. Following his father's advice to treat all people ? even the most unsightly beetles ? as though they were angels sent from heaven, Mawi overcomes the challenges of racial prejudice, language barriers, and financial disadvantage to build a fulfilling, successful life for himself in his new home. Of Beetles and Angels is at once a compelling survival story and an inspiring model for anyone
Format: Illustrated
Pages: 176
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers US
Published: Sep 2002
ISBN 10: 0316826200
ISBN 13: 9780316826204
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
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
Mawi graduated from Harvard University and delivered the commencement address at his graduation in 1999. Now 25 years old, he is a successful inspirational speaker for students, community groups, and businesses.
The author is donating one-third of all final proceeds from the book to The HAT Foundation. HAT is a nonprofit organization that provides educational resources and emotional support for recently arrived third-world immigrants in the United States and provides funding for AIDS and malaria relief in Ethiopia and Eritrea.
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