Trials of Hope (የተስፋ ፈተና): An Ethiopian memoir of heritage and heartache (PB) (2026)

In this profound and groundbreaking narrative, Ethiopian-born Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes weaves together stories of heritage and heartache.

This unique memoir celebrates the beauty of Ethiopian culture while mourning its erosion - first under colonial forces, and later through internal conflict. Framing his work via the Ethiopian belief in the four elemental stages of human experience - water, fire, soil, and wind - Yirga's story celebrates and honours the voices that fight to preserve his culture.

This is an essential exploration of the human condition, urging us to connect with a nation of people whose sagacity and spirit have endured through generations.