brian

Adel Ben-Harhara has an amazing story to tell about the early years of his life in Ethiopia, made possible through the journals he kept throughout the years. It's as much about the man as it is about the socioeconomic, political, religious, and cultural environment and the interpersonal connections that he forged along the way. I found it an educational, entertaining, and at times heartbreaking read about Adel's trials and tribulations. The book also contains appendices with supplemental information about Ethiopia including some recent observations from the author. This is book one of three, and there is a preview of the other books included that cover the author's life that followed in North Yemen and then North America. Oh, and the title, which I initially found puzzling, is fully explained in the book!