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Mamitu: A Life in Ethiopia

Judith T.W. Goh

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Description:This is the inspiring story of a young, uneducated, Ethiopian woman. She lives by the traditional tribal ways, and is little more than a chattel. After horrific experiences as a child-bride, she is almost destroyed by primitive medical practices. Only after she leaves her family does she get medical help and moral support from Faranj (foreign) doctors. Her strength of character is such that not only does she overcome her own physical problems, but she learns, and transcends he educational handicaps to become a healer herself, helping other women with the same condition. This is a story of struggle, and of hope. The book also subtly underlines the plight of women throughout the Third World, and emphasizes the good that could, and should, be done by increased aid. This is a story to prod one's conscience.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Mamitu: A Life in Ethiopia. To get started finding Mamitu: A Life in Ethiopia, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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ISBN: 0805959939

Description: This is the inspiring story of a young, uneducated, Ethiopian woman. She lives by the traditional tribal ways, and is little more than a chattel. After horrific experiences as a child-bride, she is almost destroyed by primitive medical practices. Only after she leaves her family does she get medical help and moral support from Faranj (foreign) doctors. Her strength of character is such that not only does she overcome her own physical problems, but she learns, and transcends he educational handicaps to become a healer herself, helping other women with the same condition. This is a story of struggle, and of hope. The book also subtly underlines the plight of women throughout the Third World, and emphasizes the good that could, and should, be done by increased aid. This is a story to prod one's conscience.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Mamitu: A Life in Ethiopia. To get started finding Mamitu: A Life in Ethiopia, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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