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Of Beetles and Angels

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

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By Mawi Asgedom

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On Sale
Sep 1, 2002
Page Count
176 pages
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-13
9780316826204

Price

$12.99

Price

$16.99 CAD

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  1. Audiobook Download (Unabridged)

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  1. Trade Paperback $12.99 $16.99 CAD
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Read the remarkable true story of a young boy’s 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 language barriers, cultural differences, racial prejudice, and financial disadvantage to build a fulfilling, successful life for himself in his new home.

Of Beetles and Angels is at once a harrowing survival story and a compelling examination of the refugee experience. With hundreds of thousands of copies sold since its initial publication, and as a frequent selection as one book/one school/one community reads, this unforgettable memoir continues to touch and inspire readers. This special expanded fifteenth anniversary edition includes a new introduction and afterword from the author, a discussion guide, and more.

Genre:

  • Teen & Young Adult
  • Young Adult Nonfiction
  • Biography & Autobiography
  • Cultural Heritage
  • Cultural, Ethnic & Regional

Mawi Asgedom 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.

  • "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

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Mawi Asgedom

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Mawi Asgedom 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.

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