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Haileab Asgedom is born
Haileab Asgedom, father of Mawi and Telwolde, is born in Seraye,Eritrea -
Haileab arrives in Tigray, Ethiopia.
At the age of fourteen Haileab arrives in Tigray, Ethiopia and begins working at a government clinic. Beginning the path that would lead to him becoming a doctor -
Haileab becomes a doctor
Haileab learns to read and studies medical textbooks as he works as a janitor in a medical clinic. Through study, listening, and assisting doctors as needed he gains the knowledge to pass the medical exam and becomes a doctor himself. (date approximate based on content and context. No concrete date given in book) -
the birth of Mawi Asgedom
Mawi Asgedom was born this day in Adi Wahla, Ethopia to parents Haileab and Tsege Asgedom. -
Arrival in refugee camp
Mawi and his family arrive in Umsagata, Sudan. A place they will call home for the next three years. -
Mawi immigrates to America
Set to leave in 1982 Mawi and his family stayed in Sudan for an extra year to allow his half sister to join them in America -
Libee migbar. Tewolde "develops a heart"
From page 64 in the book. This is a great example of how compassionate this young boy is becoming as he enters his teens. -
Haileab begins his transformation
Haileab begins losing his sight and committing errors at work which leads to him losing his job and self esteem. He begins the transition from proud doctor to lowly beetle. -
The death of Tewolde Asgedom
On this day Mawi's brother Tewolde Asgedom passes away due to an accident involving a drunk driver -
High school
Mawi prepares to enter high school and becomes determined to focus on his studies and earn a scholarship. -
Mawi accepted to Harvard University
Mawi is accepted to Harvard university. -
Class president
Mawi is voted class president in his senior year in part because of how he treated others. -
Haileab Asgedom passes away
Mawi's father Haileab Asgedom was struck and killed by a intoxicated driver while riding his bike close to their family home. -
Mawi graduates from Harvard University.
Mawi graduates from Harvard University with a degree in American history. He received top honors and gave the commencement address at his graduation. -
Mawi has a son of his own
Sawyer Tewolde Asgedom is born.
