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The Proverbial Son of Ethiopia: In the Search of My Father
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9798329121780
ISBN13:
9798329121780
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$26.14
The Proverbial Son of Ethiopia: In the Search of My Father
$26.14
"The Proverbial Son of Ethiopia" bears the name 'The
Proverbial Son, ' yet its narrative powerfully encapsulates the
experiences of countless young Ethiopian boys and girls, men and
women, echoing the struggles and triumphs shared by many,
including my adoptive mother, Yeshemebet Goshu. Yeshemebet's
life exemplifies the selfless dedication of individuals akin to Mother
Teresa, who devote themselves to nurturing abandoned children in
developing nations.
The book immerses readers in the rich tapestry of Ethiopia, a
nation steeped in history and marked by recent socio-economic
upheavals, notably the 1974 communist revolution and its
antecedents. It examines Ethiopia's deep-rooted ties to biblical
narratives through the lineage of the Kushites, juxtaposing the
cultural landscapes of its Coptic and Protestant Christian
communities.
Moreover, the narrative briefly extends its scope to the
broader African continent, delving into persistent challenges such as
apartheid, colonial legacies, and the detrimental influence of
divisive religious ideologies. It confronts the societal fractures that
underpin contemporary issues like border conflicts, genocide,
poverty, and disease, all of which have hindered Africa's progress
for generations.
In its concluding chapters, the book recounts my personal
journey as a refugee in Sudan, the internal schisms within the
Ethiopian Protestant Church, and my eventual resettlement in
America with my family in the 1990s.
Proverbial Son, ' yet its narrative powerfully encapsulates the
experiences of countless young Ethiopian boys and girls, men and
women, echoing the struggles and triumphs shared by many,
including my adoptive mother, Yeshemebet Goshu. Yeshemebet's
life exemplifies the selfless dedication of individuals akin to Mother
Teresa, who devote themselves to nurturing abandoned children in
developing nations.
The book immerses readers in the rich tapestry of Ethiopia, a
nation steeped in history and marked by recent socio-economic
upheavals, notably the 1974 communist revolution and its
antecedents. It examines Ethiopia's deep-rooted ties to biblical
narratives through the lineage of the Kushites, juxtaposing the
cultural landscapes of its Coptic and Protestant Christian
communities.
Moreover, the narrative briefly extends its scope to the
broader African continent, delving into persistent challenges such as
apartheid, colonial legacies, and the detrimental influence of
divisive religious ideologies. It confronts the societal fractures that
underpin contemporary issues like border conflicts, genocide,
poverty, and disease, all of which have hindered Africa's progress
for generations.
In its concluding chapters, the book recounts my personal
journey as a refugee in Sudan, the internal schisms within the
Ethiopian Protestant Church, and my eventual resettlement in
America with my family in the 1990s.
| Author: Million Bekele |
| Publisher: Independently Published |
| Publication Date: Jun 21, 2024 |
| Number of Pages: 120 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: NA |
| ISBN-13: 9798329121780 |
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