Author's note

My name is Birhanu Tadesse Gessese. I was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I left my hometown about four years ago for educational purposes. That same pursuit has landed me at Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, USA. I am currently a sophomore.
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This book is a testimony that shares with you a small fraction of the endearing aspects I have experience in Gambier. This is a small place, and small places know how to be small. My hope is this book stands against the grain and show there are poetic packages to tap into everywhere we go.
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This book is a true story.