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Birhan Woldu became one of the most recognized faces and forms of the late 20th century when her skeletal image was used at the end of 'Live Aid' to globally publicize famine in Africa. Although 'Live Aid', led by musicians such as Sir Bob Geldof and Bono, raised millions for famine relief, most people thought Birhan was dead until she was 'rediscovered' by a Canadian film crew who helped fund her schooling and helped change her life. Twenty years later Birhan once again became a symbol of hope for Africa when she appeared on stage at Live 8, beaming as Madonna hugged her in front of millions (see cover image). But what is the true story? Is Birhan just another example of media and celebrity exploitation of the next best cause? Has she helped change the way Western society views Africa? And what happened to Birhan in the years when everyone thought she was dead? Harvey, who travelled with Birhan from Africa to London for Live 8 and has had unlimited access to her story since then, tells Birhan's life story from the days when her father literally carried his daughter across Africa on an epic journey to life, to Live Aid and the years of struggle between to the present day. Today Birhan works as the face of Africa, still helping others in her day job as a nurse, while campaigning to raise funds to help alleviate poverty and famine in Africa.
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Oliver Harvey is chief features writer at the British newspaper The Sun. In his work he has covered Afghanistan and reconstruction and famine in Africa and Live 8. He first met Birhan Woldu while travelling with Tony Blair to Ethiopia just before Live 8. All proceeds will go to AFRICAN CHILDREN'S EDUCATION TRUST (A-CET)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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If you do one thing this Christmas, buy this book for everyone you know. Oliver Harvey tells Birhan Woldu's uplifting story against the backdrop of an informative narrative about her birth country and the political problems that have plagued it. Powerful without being patronising - I finished this book feeling admiration for everyone involved, including the author. Brilliant!
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This book is truly unbearable to read at times. It's a story of triumph of adversity and focuses in on one of the most memorable cultural events of the late 20th century, LiveAid. The true heroes of Birhan's story are her father who carried his daughters on his shoulders in an epic journey to life, the men and women at A-CET and surprisingly perhaps Bob Geldof, who stepped up and put his money where his mouth was, highlighting war and famine in Africa and focusing attention on the men, women and children who were dying needlessly. The shame is, as the East Africa famine shows, nothing's really changed.
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This is a beautifully written true account of Birhan Woldu, the girl who became the international face of the Ethiopian famine of 1985 during Bob Geldof's first Band/Live Aid. A harrowing tale of faith and fortitude over famine and an evil regime. Easy to read yet a disturbing moving story. Buy it and read it.
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