Emebet Mengiste

Emebet Mengiste's new book -Abren is a beautifully written work of art. Set in Ethiopia, It's a tale of a childhood friendship, love and loss . The story revolves around eight friends who come into each other's life in kindergarten and manage to grow old together. As always her story teaches us to examine ourselves and our relationship with our loved ones, as well as to society. The book also boldly discusses 'taboo' topics such as depression and loneliness which are not frequently brought to attention.