Official Review: Made in Ethiopia

Adanna Inya · Post by **Adanna Inya** » 12 Dec 2020, 10:30

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "Made in Ethiopia" by Mohammed A. Nurhussein MD.]

4 out of 4 stars

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According to Jean de la Fontaine, a person often meets his destiny on the road he took to avoid it. The same can be said about Mohammed, a sickly but smart mama’s boy, who developed a sharp tongue by the time he was four years old. He was born in Adwa, Ethiopia, in April 1942. In this memoir, Mohammed chronicled his life and country's dynamics. The author also exposes the discrimination he faced as a Muslim that grew up in a Christian dominated society.

He detailed the beautiful relationship that he shared with his parents and his move to Gondar when he was seven years old. There, he attended an elementary school where he met Yeneta, a horrible teacher who picked on him as the only Muslim in his class. For most of his young life, Mohammed was sometimes victimized or denied his rights because of his status and religion. Many missed opportunities and near-failures later, he has become a world-renowned medical doctor, human rights activist, and author. Through his book titled Made in Ethiopia by Mohammed A. Nurhussein, MD, he has shown what it means to be resilient and a calculated risk-taker.

Made in Ethiopia is a beautiful memoir that gave me a “blast from the past” vibe. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it because Mohammed A. Nurhussein, MD, touched on many relevant topics. He discussed religion, politics, history, human rights, medicine, love, art, music, family, war, and more. I felt like the author had lived through many lifetimes, becoming an encyclopedia of knowledge. I wanted to sit and learn at his feet.

Ethiopia had fascinated me since I learned that it followed a different calendar and clock from the rest of the world. Now, I’m even more interested after learning about its rich culture, ancient landmarks, and the origins of its inhabitants. Also, I developed a deep respect for the author as he took me on his turbulent journey from the slums of Ethiopia to America. At no point did he conform out of fear of being left out or victimized. He stood his ground always, regardless of where he was or who was involved. I’m also glad that he bore no grudge against all Christians, becoming lifelong friends with the great ones that he met.

This book is an absolute delight, and except for some extremely long sentences that I encountered, I have nothing bad to say about it. It was also professionally edited, so I rate Made in Ethiopia by Mohammed A. Nurhussein, MD, four out of four stars. I recommend this book to old and young readers who enjoy historical memoirs.

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Sararob06 · Post by **Sararob06** » 15 Dec 2020, 10:43

It sounds like Mr. Nurhussein has lived many different lives. It is inspiring to see someone become so successful in the face of such adversity. Your review was encompassing but didn't give away too much. Good job!

Adanna Inya · Post by **Adanna Inya** » 15 Dec 2020, 13:07

Sararob06 wrote: ↑15 Dec 2020, 10:43 It sounds like Mr. Nurhussein has lived many different lives. It is inspiring to see someone become so successful in the face of such adversity. Your review was encompassing but didn't give away too much. Good job!

Thank you so much. He's indeed wise

jardenjarden · Post by **jardenjarden** » 15 Dec 2020, 15:48

This sounds like a beautiful story. It's wonderful to hear that he maintained his personal identity and did not let himself stray away from who he was in order to conform and fit in with American society. This sounds like a great read, thank you for your great review!

Jennifer Aldo · Post by **Jennifer Aldo** » 15 Dec 2020, 22:06

The book discusses the core aspects of life like love, war, politics, history, erc through Mohammed's life story. An insightful memoir. Nice review.

RHD · Post by **RHD** » 16 Dec 2020, 11:52

Now this right here is indeed a must read. Ethiopia is one of the only two nations in Africa that were never colonized. It's a whole different country out there. Dr. Mohammed does seem like a fountain of insight. Thank you for such an in-depth review

Saint Bruno · Post by **Saint Bruno** » 17 Dec 2020, 01:32

I love historical memoirs, so I am sure this one will be worth the read for me. Thanks for the awesome review and recommendation

Raluca_Mihaila · Post by **Raluca_Mihaila** » 17 Dec 2020, 12:19

We can always learn useful lessons from other people's experiences. Thank you for this insightful review!

Honest-reviewer · Post by **Honest-reviewer** » 20 Dec 2020, 07:46

This sounds interesting. I enjoy reading memoirs. I wish to read this book someday. Thanks for your wonderful review.

Elvis Best · Post by **Elvis Best** » 25 Dec 2020, 05:27

Wow, thank you for such a beautiful review. Indeed, I enjoy inspirational stories like Mohammed's. I cannot imagine having to surmount the obstacles that he faced and still find a way to build a remarkable life. Great review!