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Haileab Asgedom, father of Mawi and Telwolde, is born in Seraye,Eritrea
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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
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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)
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Mawi Asgedom was born this day in Adi Wahla, Ethopia to parents Haileab and Tsege Asgedom.
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Mawi and his family arrive in Umsagata, Sudan. A place they will call home for the next three years.
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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
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From page 64 in the book. This is a great example of how compassionate this young boy is becoming as he enters his teens.
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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.
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On this day Mawi's brother Tewolde Asgedom passes away due to an accident involving a drunk driver
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Mawi prepares to enter high school and becomes determined to focus on his studies and earn a scholarship.
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Mawi is accepted to Harvard university.
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Mawi is voted class president in his senior year in part because of how he treated others.
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Mawi's father Haileab Asgedom was struck and killed by a intoxicated driver while riding his bike close to their family home.
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Mawi graduates from Harvard University with a degree in American history. He received top honors and gave the commencement address at his graduation.
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Sawyer Tewolde Asgedom is born.
