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Format: Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk: Engelska
Antal sidor: 176
Utgivningsdatum: 2016-06-30
Förlag: Little, Brown Young Readers
Illustrationer: 13 b/w
Dimensioner: 214 x 141 x 12 mm
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ISBN: 9780316826204

Of Beetles and Angels

Name: Of Beetles and Angels
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Author: Mawi Asgedom
ISBN: 9780316826204

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

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Häftad, Engelska, 2016-06-30

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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

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"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

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.