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  • Of Beetles and Angels

  • A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard
  • By: Mawi Asgedom
  • Narrated by: Mawi Asgedom
  • Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (54 ratings)

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Of Beetles and Angels

By: Mawi Asgedom
Narrated by: Mawi Asgedom
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Publisher's summary

NAPPA Audio Books, 2016

Now in an audio edition, this acclaimed memoir tells the unforgettable story of a young boy's journey from a refugee camp in Sudan to Chicago, where his family survived on welfare. Mawi followed his father's advice to "treat people...as though they were angels sent from heaven" and realized his dream of a full-tuition scholarship to Harvard University. Updated with 14 black-and-white photos and a new epilogue.

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©2016 Mawi Asgedom (P)2016 Hachette Audio
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A BookSense '76 pick

"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

Featured Article: Honoring the Courage and Heart of Displaced Peoples on World Refugee Day


World Refugee Day is a time to celebrate the bravery and strength of those who have had to flee their homes in search of protection. But it's also a day of empathy, of understanding, and of listening, so that we may hear the stories of refugees and the struggles they've had to endure. This collection of biographies and memoirs written by and about refugees offers a window into their lived experiences and an invitation to a greater sense of compassion.

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Inspiring

What a great book! So Inspiring. Would love to read more stories that share real life experiences with joy, grit and perseverance. This book is wonderful!! Can’t recommend it enough!

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Amazing, Encouraging, and Motivating Story

Mawi is an amazing man! His story of going from a refugee camp to Harvard University in spectacular, incredible, and a true blessing. This story shows that ANY kid in America can go from being "bad" to a "good" kid if they put their mind to it.

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A must read for all teachers and students!

Inspirational and captivating story of a beetle who became an angel. Inspired to read the rest of his books.

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Best Book ever

I love this book and I enjoyed reading. I recommend anyone who interesting nonfiction books.

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woke crap from an ingrate self serving racist

horrible crap. the family of 8 came here, lived on welfare, and his parents popped out more kids after that while living on welfare. the kids robbed the white neighbor kids and old ladies, and he had NO remorse.
a great argument to not take in refugees.

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