Now in a paperback edition, this acclaimed memoir tells the unforgettable story of a young boy's journey from a refugee camp in Sudan to Chicago, where his family survived on welfare. Mawi followed his father's advice to "treat people . . . as though they were angels sent from heaven, " and realized his dream of a full-tuition scholarship to Harvard University. Updated with 14 black-and-white photos and a new epilogue. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Mawi Asgedom graduated from Harvard University and delivered his class commencement address in 1999. Now 25 years old, he is a successful inspirational speaker at schools, community groups, churches, and businesses. He lives in Chicago. Distributed by Syndetic Solutions, Inc.

Memories	p. 1
The Camp	p. 5
Coming to America	p. 15
A New Life	p. 21
God's Angels	p. 29
Playground Warfare	p. 33
Days of Mischief	p. 47
Libee Migbar	p. 63
Coffee Tales	p. 75
The Making of a Man	p. 85
The Unmaking of a Man	p. 95
Eyeing the Mountaintop	p. 109
Father Haileab	p. 121
Izgihare Yihabkoom	p. 133
Epilogue	p. 135
Mama Tsege's Legendary Habesha Recipes	p. 146
Reading Group Guide	p. 150

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