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Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey From a Refugee Camp to Harvard" by Mawi Asgedom tells the story of Selamawi Haileab Asgedom or Mawi. A refugee who came to America when he was young. In addition, this book is based on having to stand up for people, but also watching out for yourself. Due to the fact that Selamawi (or Mawi) and his brother Tewolde were born in such a rundown place in Sudan and in Ethiopia they are used to having to stand up for themselves.
In Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey From a Refugee Camp to Harvard" Selamawi the main character struggles to find happiness after he is born in Ethiopia then moved to Sudan, then soon goes off to Chicago. For example, there are multiple themes in this book
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