Ethiopian Writer Speaks Out on HIV AIDS, Family Values, and Culture, Touching Many Worldwide
Released on = April 22, 2006, 5:32 pm
Press Release Author = Kifle Bantayehu
Industry = Non Profit
Press Release Summary = MCLEAN, VA – April 22, 2006-- Kifle Bantayehu,
a 25 year-old second-generation Ethiopian immigrant is breaking
new ground with his work of literature - \"The Healing Conscious\"
Press Release Body = MCLEAN, VA – April 22, 2006-- Kifle Bantayehu,
a 25 year-old second-generation Ethiopian immigrant is breaking
new ground with his work
of literature - \"The Healing Conscious\" (ISBN: 1411600770)
- combining the English language with Ethiopian culture. Moved by
the AIDS epidemic, the author will donate twenty percent of the
net proceeds to various organizations working to promote HIV/AIDS
awareness and help those affected in Africa\'s developing nations,
particularly children orphaned by this devastating epidemic.
His book, \"The Healing Conscious,\" tells the story of an Ethiopian
immigrant boy on his fascinating journey to America and adulthood.
The author - Kifle Bantayehu - recounts this poignant tale in poetic
format. His inspirational collection
of poems reflects the final words and thoughts of a dying man
who traveled across the world, raised a family and became successful-finally
fulfilling the American dream.
These poems, written in a uniquely modern style, reflect a journey
of sacrifice, courage and strength. There have been very few works
of poetry written and published by Ethiopian authors. Former President
Bill Clinton sent the author a personal letter saying: \"You can
be proud of the important role you are playing in the campaign
against AIDS in Africa.\"
\"I wanted to tell a compelling story - which is based on the lives
of my parents - of an immigrant who through much pain and sacrifice
was able to leave his homeland of Ethiopia, with an equally-strong
and motivated woman, and raise four children in the best possible
environment for education, opportunity and happiness,\" says Bantayehu.
He goes on to explain his motivation, \"Although there are many
wonderfully unique stories and novels depicting the lives of immigrants
in America; there has been little said of the sacrifices and contributions
of the Ethiopian immigrant community residing in the United States.
Not only do we, as Ethiopians, possess over 2,000 years of a rich,
cultural heritage, but we are loving, caring and hard working people
from whom the values of family, sacrifice, respect and camaraderie
can be learned.\"
Born in the United States in 1980, Bantayehu grew up in Mexico,
Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia and the United States. In 2002 he received
his B.A. degree from the University of Virginia, and currently resides
in Virginia. He is a member of the International Society of Poets
and Who\'s Who of International Poets. His poems are featured in
several anthologies/collections.
Book Information:
Title: The Healing Conscious
Publisher: Lulu Press, Inc.
Edition: Softcover
Price: $15.80 (retail)
ISBN: 1411600770
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