Of Beetles and Angels: A Boy's Remarkable Journey from a Refugee Camp to Harvard

Nice easy read. I like how he walks the reader through his life as if you were having a conversation. Great book!

Sweet story of refugee family that comes to US from Ethiopia/Sudan. Beautiful picture of life seeing people as angels rather than beetles.

It was an amazing book. I loved all of the morals and life lesson it taught. Really gave me different outlook on life. It'a a must read!

Great autobiography. Very moving and encouraging. Have passed it on and will probably buy another.

Engrossing and relevant inspirational story.

Mawi speaks from his heart. His story is rough, full of the mistakes of kids growing up, and tougher than most of us have known. But you know he understands just how difficult life can be, and he shows how he navigated it. He challenges us to see the angels in our lives and to be angels to others. Are you a beetle or an angel? Which do you prefer to be?

My daughter absolutely loved this book- she had a school project and had to read it. As usual the procrastination went on and she had about 4 days to get it done....she read the book in less than a day, saying it made her think and she felt motivated after- her teacher called about something else and then while they were speaking on the phone she mentioned the book- due to her knowledge of the book and enthusiasm about it and her answering all questions asked she was exempt from the project with full credit....reading pays off in the end!!!!

Loved this book! So many issues you don’t think about when others immigrate to this country. Very humbling to read this story. Was very touched by it. So much good we can do as individuals. Using for a book club in September

Esta historia te hara pensar y reflexionar sobre la vida. Es una reflexión sobre como ser una mejor persona, superar tus miedos y dificultades y alcanzar tus objetivos. Un 10 de 10.

This is an amazing novel that all young adults should read.