Wolete

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 rea