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

Of Beetles & Angels is the remarkable true story of Mawi Asgedom, who, at just three years old, fled civil war in Ethiopia with his mother and brother, enduring a challenging trek to a Sudanese refugee camp. The book then follows his family's resettlement in Chicago, where Mawi faced the complexities of a new culture and language, ultimately excelling academically and earning a scholarship to Harvard. This autobiography is a testament to perseverance, the strength of family bonds, and the power of education. It includes recipes and discussion questions, making it an excellent resource for family conversations about resilience, cultural differences, and overcoming adversity.

An autobiography of a boy who, at the age of three, fled civil war in Ethiopia by walking with his mother and brother to a Sudanese refugee camp, and later moved to Chicago and earned a scholarship to Harvard University. Includes recipes and discussion questions.