Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy’s Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard

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Of Beetles and Angels by Mawi Asgedom is a memoir detailing Mawi’s journey from an Ethiopian refugee camp to Harvard University. The Asgedom family, escaping civil war, moves to Sudan and later to the U.S. with assistance from World Relief. Settling in Wheaton, Illinois, they face cultural and economic challenges. Despite adversity, including bullying and the tragic deaths of Mawi's brother, Tewolde, and father, Haileab, Mawi finds strength in education, ultimately graduating from Harvard. The story shines a light on the resilience of refugees and the importance of compassion and education.