Of Beetles and Angels

This book is a perfect 10 =)

This is the best book I a\have ever read and i went to see him speak and he is the most modivational person i have ever heard and he made me cry. I know he will have a good life and he doesn't need me to say how good it is to get his book to sell but I wanted to say GREAT BOOK and God Bless =) (check his web site at www.mawispeaks.com )

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Amazing!

Very insirational story, a must read for children and adults!

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I love this book

The autobiography Of Beetles And Angels by Mawi Asegedom is amazing. The book is about how young Mawi Asegedom goes through a life changing journey from a refugee camp to Harvard. His journwey is inspirational. He talks about the obstacles he had to overcome. He also talked about how he was mad about the way people treated him when he was growing up. He had to deal with the dificulty of learning a new language and he had to adapt to the social customs of America. Even with all these obstacles, he was able to make it to Harvard, which is a great accomplishment. He has fulfilled a dream that not many people, immagrant or not, can fulfill. His story is inspirational. My favorite chapter of this book is chapter nine. This is because it reminds me how everyday my parents and their friends gather to drink cofee and tell tales, which is very humerous. I think this book is age appropriate to anyone who wants to read it. The literary device that I took with me is " the exchange of gifts blesses the giver more than the reciever."

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The greatest book ever written !

I Read this book and fell in love with it. If you are in need of A book that will change your point of view and possibly even make you a better person pick this. It is written so wonderfully i hae made it the number one in my top 10 favorite books

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A book to change your pespective of life

I thought this book to me most inspiring and showing what people are capable of. Mawi Asgedom faces many obstacles throughout his life but never stops trying. I truly think this a book worth reading.

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¡An outstanding memoir of a true angel!

An autobiography of a young boy at age three who escapes Ethiopia by foot because of the civil war, and goes to a Sudanese refugee camp where he will live in an adobe for the next three years with his family. At age seven, he and his family immigrates to the United States where they overcome financial challenges, racial prejudice, and put-downs. After his hard work and remembering his father¿s advice to treat people as if they were angels sent from heaven, he earns himself a full-tuition scholarship to Harvard University and delivers the commencement address at his graduation in 1999.

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Buy this book

This book is true. It is unsentimental and gives a glimpse into the life of a humble, intelligent and courageous young man and his family. Excellent in every way.

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Buy this Book! Read it, too!

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The story is heartfelt and vivid. The message is important and inspirational. I've also had the privilege of knowing the author, and he is a sincere, wonderful person.

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This book will remind you how easy you've got it!

Like the other review said, Mawi's story isn't necessarily unique. But what is unique is how he and his family dealt with what was given (and taken) from them. He's not a trained, professional writer, which makes the book a pleasant read, almost like he's sitting there telling you his story. I've had the pleasure of knowing the entire Asgedom family since they arrived in the U.S. and they are wonderful, Godly people. Wishing them all the success that they deserve!

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Great storyline, could've done more though...

This is a good book, but Mawi's story, as incredible as it is, is not so different than that of many Eritrean and Ethiopian refugees of war; in fact, he was far more fortunate that many of them. He could've been more vivid with descriptions and elaborated on his living relatives (the women of the family). But is was still a good book and informative to those ignorant of the struggle of immigrating to a new country.

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