Notes from the Hyena's Belly: An Ethiopian Boyhood
by Nega Mezlekia
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Author: Nega MezlekiaEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2002-01-05
ISBN: 0312289146
Number of pages: 368
Publisher: Picador
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Summary: 4 Stars
Notes from the Hyena's Belly is a memoir that often reads like a novel. It depicts Nega's relatively calm childhood in sharp contrast to the growing unrest, civil strife and government corruption that dominated his adolescence and early adulthood. The book gives insight into a piece of Ethiopia's history, which is peppered with scenes from Nega's growing up years and folk tales that his mother told. Nega successfully speaks to the impact of civil war, government corruption and the too frequent global indifference to such issues in Africa, while at the same time maintaining a wry sense of humor that makes his story all the more human and real. This combination gives it a unique flavor and certainly makes it memorable.
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