McLean, VA - "The Healing Conscious" tells the story of an Ethiopian immigrant boy on his fascinating journey to America and adulthood. Author Kifle Bantayehu, a 23 year-old second-generation Ethiopian immigrant, recounts this poignant tale in poetic format. His inspirational collection of poems reflects the final words and thoughts of a dying man who traveled across the world, raised a family and became successful-finally fulfilling the American dream.
These poems, written in a uniquely modern style, reflect a journey of sacrifice, courage and strength. "The ideals of cultural preservation, respect and love intertwine with each person encountered along the narrator's journey and serve as inspiration to all people, regardless of race religion or sex," states the introduction of the book.
Bantayehu says there have been very few work works of poetry written and published by Ethiopian authors. And he feels as though he's breaking new ground for this genre of literature by combining the English language with Ethiopian culture.
"The Healing Conscious" is available for pre-order at Borders and Barnes & Noble. It's also available online at Amazon.com and books.lulu.com at discounted pricing.
Part of the proceeds from book sales will be donated to Ethiopian Children's and Orphans' Association, Inc. (ECOA), 46664, Africare, the African AIDS Initiative and other organizations working to promote HIV awareness and helping those affected in Sub-Saharan and East Africa.
Bantayehu says he wrote the book-which is based on the lives of his parents- to tell the compelling story of an immigrant, who through much pain and sacrifice, was able to leave his homeland of Ethiopia with an equally-strong and motivated woman, and raise four children in the best possible environment for education, opportunity and happiness.
"Although, there are many wonderfully unique stories and novels depicting the lives of immigrants in America of backgrounds ranging from Italian, Irish, Chinese, and English, there has been little said of the sacrifices and contributions of the Ethiopian immigrant community residing in the United States," Bantayehu said, explaining his motivation. "Not only do we, as Ethiopians, possess over 2,000 years of a rich, cultural heritage, but we are a loving, caring and hard working people from whom the values of family, sacrifice, respect and camaraderie can be learned."
"The Healing Conscious" is meant to inspire immigrants and others to have faith in their dreams because anything is possible. It also seeks to stir cultural consciousness and sensitivity. Many people and the world community at large, don't take the time to understand a culture or society other than their own, Bantayheu says. And stereotypes, misconceptions, and hatred arise from our lack of knowledge.
"Whether Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim or any other ethnic or religious background, we all breathe the same air, feel fear, feel joy, shed tears, laugh, and love," he says. "Those innate qualities make us human."
Given the fears and prejudices that have arisen from the September 11 tragedy, "The Healing Conscious" promotes important principles for the entire global community to embrace and practice.
For more information about the book, please contact Kifle Bantayehu via phone / fax at (703) 628-3229 / (703) 448-0515 or email at kifle@globalcbp.com Additional information may be located at the following website: kifle@globalcbp.com.
About The Author
Kifle Bantayehu is a second-generation Ethiopian born in the United States in 1980. He grew up in Mexico, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, and the United States. In 2002, he received his B.A. Degree from the University of Virginia and currently resides in Virginia, USA. He is a Distinguished Member of the International Society of Poets.
Wood Dale Chicago prom limo .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareIn the midst of darkness, there is light. In... Read More
Burning Autumn Leaves [1950s in St. Paul, Minnesota]My long steel... Read More
All is still; all quiet; The world seems to... Read More
"Beautiful Dreamer" was written by Stephen Foster just before his... Read More
As I picked up some of the polished gemstones in... Read More
Stone Beds [Pompeii's surge]Advance: after the great eruption of Pompeii's... Read More
I wish we had met 20 years ago... A different... Read More
Emlyn Williams Theatre, Mold, North Wales: 20th February 2003Clwyd Theatr... Read More
Mother's Day Poetry,I'm Sorry Mom!I'm sorry for the troubles ... Read More
Daybreak at Pikes Creek [Summer of 2005]Daybreak by Lake Superior... Read More
Poetry is more than just rhyming and prose that is... Read More
Key Largo:The fans turn lazily in front of the doorThey... Read More
Ode to Quetzalc?atlQuetzalc?atl the GreatNo one knew his true name,... Read More
1)dying in the bar [sluggishly]yet, I would crawl too upto... Read More
Since my wife and I are moving, or preparing to... Read More
Let's follow the poet to his Hell and heaven! Count... Read More
Our home was warm in the shade of the trees... Read More
"How Do I Love Thee?" by Elizabeth Barrett Browning was... Read More
You cannot make someone love you. All you can do... Read More
Two Poems and an Analysis ['Witness,' & 'An Old Love']WitnessMy... Read More
Here is some witty poetry (not sure if that is... Read More
Kafka lands resurrected in Crewe deposited by a silvery alien... Read More
I will never think twice nor will I roll the... Read More
Time goes by to quickly to hold your feelings inside... Read More
Fair Andes! Thy arms reach highOf iron-woven solid stone Thu... Read More
Antigo wedding limo ..Four Poems: Katrina's PathwayHarvest of Apoplectic Horses ((Dedicated to: Katrina))... Read More
Lima, City with the Stretched out WingsIt's an ink-black... Read More
We were exiled from the Garden of Eden. Its... Read More
There I sat, ninety-five degree weatherOutside; the bookstore caf?, was... Read More
All Hail.Is your hospital full of aliens, despite new cleaning... Read More
Man UnbowedUnbowed by sin, the world of man, stands Upon... Read More
Is poetry too complicated for the average reader? Is it... Read More
During interviews and general conversations with the public,one of the... Read More
Fair Andes! Thy arms reach highOf iron-woven solid stone Thu... Read More
What do you do when you want to write poetry?... Read More
Once upon a midnight dreary, coffee cold and vision... Read More
You speak simple, completley understandable justifications I respect them, respect... Read More
I Shall Wait..On all the new mornings, and every singking... Read More
Sorry would be a start.Though you cant take back your... Read More
"I heard what you said, Red. Yet, I have to... Read More
Advance: in Mr. Siluk's poetry one finds symbolist values, sensuous... Read More
The funeral rite concluded With the pastor shaking hands, Offering... Read More
The concept of brief encounters, even romantic encounters, with a... Read More
On through the darkness she searches the bones Seeking the... Read More
Most of my poems are written late at night, often,... Read More
The Poet's Corner [Three poem/ see review of poetry under... Read More
Poetry is more than just rhyming and prose that is... Read More
Here are three more poems by the author, Dennis Siluk,... Read More
What Hides behind the Minute?What hides behind the minute? It... Read More
Have you ever sat there staring at the paper, ready... Read More
Poetry |