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The Wife’s Tale is an impassioned and elegant biography of the author’s grandmother, who was born in the 1920s and lived to be nearly 100. It is an intimate glimpse into how one remarkable woman experienced some of the most significant moments in Ethiopia’s modern history. Mengestu’s story of an Ethiopian-born grocer in 1970s Washington, D.C., has become a classic, and it deserves every accolade. Haunting, heartbreaking, and beautifully written, Mengestu’s novel is a testament to what remains, even when we think we have left our past behind. A flight attendant from Canada is strande...

Maaza Mengiste recommends 6 books by writers from her native Ethiopia The Week Staff Today's best articles Daily business briefing The Wife's Tale is an impassioned and elegant biography of the author's grandmother, who was born in the 1920s and lived to be nearly 100. It is an intimate glimpse into how one remarkable woman experienced some of the most significant moments in Ethiopia's modern history. Mengestu's story of an Ethiopian-born grocer in 1970s Washington, D.C., has become a classic, and it deserves every accolade. Haunting, heartbreak...

Bernie Grant Arts Centre festival starts today WHERE ALL ROADS LEAD; Bernie Grant Arts Centre THE BERNIE Grant Arts Centre’s Tottenham Literature Festival, a bold festival of words, kicks off today. This year’s festival focuses on the theme of ‘Connectedness’. Against the backdrop of social isolation, the devastation of COVID-19 and the rallying cry that Black Lives Matter, Tottenham Literature Festival arrives a week before Christmas to encourage community and a joyful celebration of Black narratives and stories. The festival brings together award-winning authors and incredible ar...

Designer Book Binders and the Booker Prize This year, there were seven designers with two of them working for the same book — Dominic Riley, Derek Hood, Kate Holland, Lori Sauer, Rachel Ward-Sale, Sue Doggett and Stuart Brockman Shrestha Saha   |     |   Published 13.12.20, 08:47 PM A tradition that dates back to 30 years, Designer Book Binders UK is a known name for those ardently followin...

Scandal, camilla? >> i think ultimately, actually it was the queen's decision, but she was heavily supported by the heir to the throne, saying andrew should step back. it was the prince's idea, really, there was a sense the monarchy itself was being tarnished about all the allegations about andrew and epstein and they had to cut him loose from what they call the family firm. sometimes it runs like a family that needs to insulate itself from outside forces. in this case they were protecting themselves from one of their own going forward into the future. donald trump is meeting with prince charl...