Overview
In an unprecedented volume of memories and experiences from Ethiopia, Vartkes Nalbandian shares snapshots of living in Ethiopia through three regime changes, untold numbers of funny and painful moments and occasionally refers to the fascinating history of Armenians in Ethiopia and their role in the development of their new motherland. In many aspects, the love, gratitude and the good faith for Ethiopia make it impossible not to adore this proud and vast Africa nation, but for those who have stayed to the end, the saying by one old Armenian man in Ethiopia is very much real. "The smart ones left. Us, the adventurers stayed". Memories from the 1960's which shows an insular, relaxed and somewhat extravagant lifestyles most Armenians enjoyed gives way to the changing winds in Ethiopia with extravagance and carefree lifestyles disappearing. The book based in Addis Ababa, but is a journey through time.The views of the author are not that of an indifferent bystander. The facts that seem harsh and critical are not for criticism but intend to making everyone who loves Ethiopia understand and use it for the betterment of the country. It also advocates the history of the smallest ethnic group of Ethiopia, who call themselves Ethioarmenians, mentioning some of the contributions they made for the advancement of the country during the past 150 years.
- | Author: Vartkes Nalbandian
- | Publisher: Independently published
- | Publication Date: Sep 05, 2019
- | Number of Pages: 210 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1796675164
- | ISBN-13: 9781796675160
