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This is an enthralling, well-written autobiography that held my attention throughout. I found the book difficult to put down. It is about a young boy who was given a good start in his first years of life, only to have it all taken away. He uses his education to lift himself up to a better place. The author succeeds in telling a great story, but also in educating the reader about the different local cultures and places within Ethiopia during the 1960’s and 70’s. Readers of this book will find themselves being educated by a great teacher and patient communicator willing to explain the fusion and clash of cultures, and the complexity of life with good humor and insight. I highly recommend this book.