Is a highly acclaimed Ethiopian poet ,writer and performer. Born in Debere Marqos northwest of Addis Ababa, He studied psychology at Addis Ababa University and published his first collection of poems, Nwari Alba Gojowoch (ኗሪ አልባ ጎጆዎች) (Unmanned Houses) in 2000 and Barāri qeṭaločh (በራሪ ቅጠሎች) (literally Flying Leaves) in 2004. Since then, he has published two further poetry collections , two novels and has narrated short stories on CD.
In 2008 Bewketu received the best young writer of Ethiopia award from the President. He has performed on numerous stages in Ethiopia, North America and Europe. Some of his poetry has appeared in Modern Poetry in Translation (The Big Green Issue, 2008) and Callaloo(2011).
Very nice book, gave me a different perspective of the writer, the non religious one. I have also noticed he concentrated on Amhara and Oromo, i can see why.
The writer was born and raised in Ethiopia and brought up in Christian society, the readers plus his admirers plus the language he use to write his book are a contribution from Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, however he criticized and ignorantly suggest what his tiny head handed on his book. It's unprofessional, unethical and ignorant to insult the people who read your book. For that reason I don't recommend this book to anyone at all.
I have read this book but still I want to read it again. It is historic funny and typically Bewketu. Thank you for allowing us to read online. This is the good side of our heritage. I just have one question how does it open?
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This book really surprised me. I learned a lot. Bewke's Historical and Identity prespectives are very interesting. Everyone Should try this. Thank you Bewketu!