false<![CDATA[HELD AT A DISTANCE: MY REDISCOVERY OF ETHIOPIA]]>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177276401m/691086.jpg6910861"Part travelogue, part history, part memoir, Rebecca Haile's <i>Held at a Distance</i> shines a bright and unique light on Ethiopia, a country in whose fortunes we as Americans and Westerners have been concerned for some time, but which remains in large part a mystery to many of us. . . . Today, Ethiopia, for far too many people, is synonymous with poverty and warfare; but for generations of African Americans, it was the font of black civilization itself, the spiritual source of visions of a united and prosperous Pan-Africa, the living testament to the glories that were Black Africa. In her bold new book, Haile moves far beyond the one-dimensional headlines that encapsulate Ethiopia in the Western press to provide as rich and nuanced a portrait of her native land as I have seen. It's an important and beautifully written volume."--HENRY LOUIS GATES, JR., Harvard University<P> "This is the story of an Ethiopian child who became an American adult, and then returned to rediscover her country of origin after 25 years. What she discovers is the difficulty and dangers of defining identity in our contemporary world, a well-nigh universal problem. This is a memoir that reads like a novel, and encourages thoughtful reflection on our dilemmas."--IMMANUEL WALLERSTEIN, Yale University<P> In this first hand account of a woman's journey back to her homeland, Rebecca Haile's <i>Held at a Distance: My Rediscovery of Ethiopia</i> gives readers a powerful and unique glimpse into a fascinating African country. Haile was born in Ethiopia in 1965 and lived there until she was eleven years old. When the Emperor was deposed by a military coup, Haile's father, a leading academic in Addis Ababa, was shot while "resisting arrest." Barely surviving, he escaped with his family and settled in central Minnesota where they struggled with the cultural and financial strain of their drastically changed circumstances.<P> Haile grew up in America harboring her precious childhood memories, but in time saw herself as more American than Ethiopian. She attended Williams College and went on to graduate from Harvard Law School. In 2001, she was the first member of her family to return to Ethiopia. Her trip profiles key family members who are still living in the country, and she writes movingly about Ethiopia's recent past and its ancient history.<P> Few books have dealt with the millions of Ethiopians affected by war and strife in their country. Rebecca Haile's book brings into focus the challenges and consequences of three decades of political upheaval in Ethiopia. She offers a clear-eyed analysis of the country today, and her keen observations and personal experiences will resonate with readers.677430152007HELD AT A DISTANCE: MY REDISCOVERY OF ETHIOPIAtotal:16|5:1|4:6|3:6|2:2|1:1|165231320falsefalseThu May 28 00:00:00 -0700 2009Wed May 27 22:14:42 -0700 2009Wed May 27 22:23:11 -0700 2009
more...]]>
40falsefalseMon Jun 01 00:00:00 -0700 2009Wed Oct 21 09:26:35 -0700 2009Wed Oct 21 09:28:55 -0700 2009
more...]]>
50falsefalseSun Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007Fri Aug 31 12:05:33 -0700 2007Fri Aug 31 12:07:23 -0700 200730falsefalseSat Nov 14 00:00:00 -0800 2009Sun Nov 15 06:14:10 -0800 2009Sun Nov 15 06:14:46 -0800 200920falsefalseWed Sep 30 13:48:39 -0700 2009Wed Sep 30 13:48:48 -0700 200900falsefalseFri Sep 11 06:06:41 -0700 2009Fri Sep 11 06:06:41 -0700 200900falsefalseTue Aug 25 08:29:08 -0700 2009Fri Oct 09 19:49:37 -0700 200940falsefalseMon Jul 27 09:16:37 -0700 2009Mon Jul 27 09:16:37 -0700 200900falsefalseSat Jul 18 14:10:18 -0700 2009Sat Jul 18 14:10:18 -0700 200930falsefalseWed Jul 01 07:02:13 -0700 2009Wed Jul 01 07:02:20 -0700 200900falsefalseMon Jun 15 19:11:21 -0700 2009Mon Jun 15 19:11:21 -0700 200900falsefalseSat May 09 17:32:14 -0700 2009Sat May 09 17:32:23 -0700 200940falsefalseSun Apr 26 17:37:47 -0700 2009Sun Apr 26 17:37:47 -0700 200930falsefalseWed Mar 18 15:15:27 -0700 2009Wed Mar 18 15:15:27 -0700 200900falsefalseThu Feb 26 21:06:59 -0800 2009Thu Feb 26 21:06:59 -0800 200900falsefalseFri Jan 09 09:48:46 -0800 2009Fri Jan 09 09:48:46 -0800 200900falsefalseFri Jan 09 09:01:53 -0800 2009Fri Jan 09 09:01:53 -0800 200900falsefalseFri Jan 02 14:58:50 -0800 2009Fri Jan 02 14:58:50 -0800 200930falsefalseSun Dec 21 22:18:28 -0800 2008Sun Dec 21 22:18:41 -0800 200840falsefalseWed Mar 25 12:18:17 -0700 2009Fri Sep 26 17:23:08 -0700 2008Wed Mar 25 12:18:17 -0700 2009
http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=691086