The History of a Difficult Child is a beautiful and sprawling family story set in Ethiopia during the Socialist Revolution. It is narrated by a young girl born into a family fighting against the system for their Christian beliefs, while being systematically relieved of their wealth and livelihood due to the oppressive incoming regime. It’s riveting, ambitious, and utterly compelling. And you know what else? It’s funny. Really funny! Take a journey with debut novelist Mihret Sibhat into The History of a Difficult Child, you will be so glad you did.

Books mentioned in this podcast:

The History of a Difficult Child by Mihret Sibhat

The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga

The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz

Go as a River by Shelley Read

Family Lexicon by Natalia Ginzburg

Family Sayings by Natalia Ginzburg

All our Yesterdays by Natalia Ginzburg

A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid

My Garden (Book) by Jamaica Kincaid

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