A remarkably moving, personal and frontal unveiling of a practice that compels us to reflect on a painful legacy of the past. --Hiruy Amanuel Gebreselassie, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

A courageous and difficult story written with profound conviction, a deep sense of justice and an astounding level of honesty. The story also forces the reader to confront their deepest insecurities and the contradictions (hypocrisies) in the way they relate to others in their lives. It also reveals the extent to which human forgiveness and “understanding” can go when faced with the contradictions between individual responsibility and societal norms that often seem hard to live without and take time to evolve. --- Ghion Shewangizaw Eguale, Toronto, Canada

This powerful easy-to-read story shines a light on the unspoken topic of slavery in Ethiopia while recognizing the humanity of slaves. It brings up the complex question, “Who is to blame?” challenging readers to confront the moral intricacies of complicity and social justice. -- Mahelet Senbetta Ghenno, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

This is a profoundly moving story of an enslaved Ethiopian girl, whose life reflects both unimaginable suffering and unwavering strength. Through her journey, we witness the resilience of the human spirit in the face of overwhelming hardship.--Kefale Gebregiorgis Agelelu, Virginia, USA

I applaud the author for bringing to light the grim reality of the past that has lingered in his mind since childhood.--Tedla Mulugeta Abebe, Toronto, Canada

About the Author

Aklilu Kidanu Woldegiorgis was born in Asebe Teferi, Ethiopia, and was raised in Gore and Addis Ababa. After finishing his undergraduate degree at Addis Ababa University in 1977, he traveled to the United States to pursue graduate studies. In 1992 he returned to Ethiopia and taught at Addis Ababa University for four years. He then founded a center and was engaged in public health research in Ethiopia for the next 20 years. He is an author of books including ‘Country Roads’, and two other books in Amharic.

Category: History, Sociology/AFRICA World Rights

Trim Size: 5.5x8.5"

Page count: 302 pp