[.ca] Of Beetles & Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey From A ... (ISBN 0316826200)

So good:
If there was ever a book that make you want to thank God that you were born in America despite the glitches, it will sure make you want to after reading "Of Beetles and Angels". Recommended by my book club and store owner a couple of years ago, I wasn't able to get a copy until recently when it was republished by Little Brown. Mawi and his family through God's grace was able to come to America despite some hurdles in 1983. It is bad that you had to leave the country of your birth due to starvation, infighting, and possible death. It is another thing altogether to have to face it in America again. Mawi and his brother survived America, learned English and graduated from it. His brother, although promising as a budding entreprenuer, was killed by a drunk driver, during the Christmas break of his senior year. The same fate happens to his father later on. Both men were instrumental in helping Mawi achieve, graduate with honors and apply to several universities, one of them Havard, who offered him a scholarship, and from which he graduated from in 1999. If you ever have a bad day and feel that you cannot make it in this world, "Of Beetles and Angels"will guide you back to where you need to be. Highly recommended by me for all ages.

Of Beetles & Angels:
Of Beetles & Angels is a contemporary autobiography of a young man's journey to success. Young adult readers might not be able to relate to the cultural changes Mawi endured but will be able to sympathize with his emotional plight of poverty, racial poverty, and sense of not belonging. Told from his own point of view, Mawi Asgedom graphically describes his people's escape to Sudan's refugee camp and the move to America. Maw's father's optimism in the human race is uplifting. The inspirational theme of seeing angels in the lowest form repeats throughout the book and attempts to teach the reader a moral lesson. He describes the characters he encounters throughout his life so that the reader can identify with most of them, ex. the class bully, the helpful neighbor, or the church community. Maws inspirational story is motivating and courageous and a must read for teenagers.

Of Beetles & Angels:
Of Beetles & Angels I think the book, Of Beetles & Angels is a good book for reading, and so I recommend it for teachers that teach reading, and read it to students, because students from other regions can learn that people that are not from America can go far in their studies and have a successful life. This book is about a family that lived well in Ethiopia, but then the father had some problems, and they moved to America. America wasn't like Ethiopia; they had a little trouble when they got here, but with time life treats them better. Selamawi the main character get support from his parents to learn. Selamawi learns English and studies very hard and because of that he goes to study at Harvard. I'm Hispanic I'm from Baja California, Mexico I go to Roosevelt High School and I read this book in my English class.

Ethipoian Boy:
Of Beetles And Angels is about an Ethiopian boy that used to live in a refugee camp. He changed his life when he came to America. He became a really bad boy, with his brother. But his brother died in a car accident, so Mawi changed his life. He started to work and study with really good grades at Harvard. His parents deserve thanks for him becoming a good man. This is a story about a boy from refugee who becomes a really well educated boy. But he had to pass through a lot of problems to have the things he has now. I recommend this book to students who are from different country, so they can't forget their own culture.

Emotional & Inspiring - A Must Read:
I have never written a review on Amazon, but feel compelled to share my thoughts. This is an inspiring book that speaks to anyone who, in their youth, failed to appreciate the wisdom, sacrifice, and well-meaning of their parents (despite their flaws). It speaks equally to anyone that that doubts or wants to be reminded of: the power of the human spirit and goal setting; the importance of searching for the goodness in every living thing; or the positive impact mentors - and even strangers - can have on one's life. Mawi - thanks for having the courage to share this road map to your sole. Peace be with you... -WLK