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Book SynopsisWith immigration and asylum seekers high on the agenda of governments throughout Europe, the life story of Dr Teame Mebrahtu is a timely reminder of a positive side of what has become a contentious and potentially divisive issue. It is a truly remarkable and inspiring story.
Trade Review"Stories of outstanding people, who overcome great adversity, encounter almost impossible odds in rising from humble beginnings in remote villages to become noteworthy citizens of the world, form part of the most uplifting areas of literature. Such individuals and their life experiences in following a powerful mission to improve human-kind, provide exemplars of how to live a truly good life. This account of the life of Teame Mebrahtu is undoubtedly part of that pantheon of biographies." Professor Malcolm Johnson, University of Bristol
Table of ContentsList of Plates; Foreword by Professor Malcolm Johnson; Introduction; Eritrea Maps; PART ONE: Early Life; Mule Journey; The Village; Back to School Prison; Tutoring –Teacher Training Teaching; Teaching Teachers Beirut Annexation; Malcolm X; Teacher Training Institute; Student Strike; Marriage and Family; Bristol Masters Director; Mengistu Coup; Student Death; The Academy; University and the Death of a Friend; Leaving the Country; PART TWO: Return to Bristol Refugee; Rowntree Trust; PhD and University; Sudan and Refugee Schools University Teaching; Student Adviser; South-North Conference Extracurricular Development Education Multicultural; Zero School; Working with Refugees; Community Independence Beckons Independence; Building Anew; Badme War; Father’s Funeral; Living with a Difference; Dreams of a Global Educator; Acknowledgements; Index
