Essays on Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy’s Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard
April 7th, 2025
Of Beetles and Angels is the inspirational story of Mawi Asgedom, a young man who came to America as a refugee from Ethiopia and went on to graduate from Harvard University. The book chronicles Mawi’s early life in Ethiopia, his family’s journey to America, and his adjustment to life in a new country. Despite the many challenges he faced, Mawi was determined to succeed in school and eventually went on to attend college. The book is an uplifting story of hope and determination, and a reminder that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.