Bethlehem Attfield

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Bethlehem Attfield was born in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Despite living abroad and having made extensive travels around the world, she remains fascinated by Ethiopia’s culture, history and magnificent natural beauty. These are the very things that make Ethiopia unique and have inspired her to explore writing historical fiction, as well as translating Amharic novels; to bring to a wider audience the wonders of this ancient, fabled land. She recently translated Requiem for Potatoes, a short story written in Amharic by Adam Reta and produced it as an audio musical story. Her first translated novel, The Lost Spell published by Henningham Family Press is shortlisted for TA First Translation Prize by SoA. 2022.https://www.henninghamfamilypress.co.... ...more

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A Distant Voice in the Darkness by Leela Dutt
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A Distant Voice in the Darkness resonated with me immensely, as an expat who has visited or lived in most of the countries where the story takes place. I read it in a couple of days while on holiday in Italy. The story is mostly told by Eleanor, a tr ...more
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The History of a Difficult Child by Mihret Sibhat
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Kudos to Mihret Sibhat on this stunning debut novel. What a breath of fresh air for Ethiopian literature! The obstinate voice of the young girl who narrates the story is original and humorous. The depth and wit with which she tells her family story, ...more
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“What do you call those who won't sing?
Savages.”
Bethlehem Attfield, Requiem for Potatoes: An Audio Musical Story

“Such is life - a game of dodging. When we dodge one challenge, hurled at us, another eventually catches us unaware.”
Yismake Worku, ክቡር ድንጋይ

“I have heard the Gedeo saying - nothing about a bull is inedible, except the sound it makes”
Yismake Worku, ክቡር ድንጋይ

“A man without hope and a crow without wings are alike. Neither can go anywhere.”
Yismake Worku, ክቡር ድንጋይ
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