Bøger af Amare Tegbaru

The Isan farmers of Ubonratchatani province of Northeast Thailand employ Buddhist as well as modernist environmental arguments to resist the spread of commercial eucalyptus plantations carried out by the state. Villagers affected by the consequences of commercial forestry have made a metaphorical association between eucalyptus, destructive exploitation and coercive power. The central argument of this book is that local environmentalism is a reaction against a government policy which in itself is formulated in conservationist terms. The focus is on the conflict between Thai foresters and Nong Wai Ngam farmers, and how the forest authorities justify their promotion of eucalyptus in conservationist terms, arguing that the species is useful for rehabilitating degraded tropical monsoon forest. On the contrary, the local villagers protest by inverting the foresters¿ terms, combining them with their own farming wisdom and with ¿scientific¿ arguments that eucalyptus competes the natural vegetational cover.

Adwa from Eve to Victory Day is a short historical novel written in commemoration of the 100 year anniversary of the Battle of Adwa in 1896 - an African victory over colonialism achieved through unity among the diverse peoples of multinational and multi ethnic Ethiopia and wise military leadership of Emperor Menelik II and Empress Taitu. The book takes a unique approach of retelling  the Battle of Adwa as oral history through a special creative talent and adaptation of fiction writing style. Through this approach the author is able to direct dauntless criticism of those in power at the time of the 100 year anniversary of the Battle Adwa who were engaged in undermining the historical significance of the leadership of Emperor Menilik and Empress Taitu and fomenting divisions between the diverse ethnic groups who stood united to protect the independence of Ethiopia again colonial aggression. The book combines tragedy and comedy. It is satirical, engaging, meaningful and easy to read.  

Haile Fida ena YeGill├⌐ Tizita (My Reminiscences of Haile Fida) is a moving account of the life and death of an Ethiopian revolutionary who perished at the hands of the most brutal Ethiopian dictator some 40 years ago. It is a book imbued with passion, pain and grief, honesty and vigor, and lucidly conveys the untold story of Haile Fida. Amare Tegbaru''s ability to record, recall and weave a story as well as his engagingly colorful and persuasive style once again demonstrates that he is one of the most gifted writers of his generation. He has provided a refreshing intellectual and multifaceted story about his mentor, friend and leader, Haile Fida. The book deserves to be read by all who wish to seek fresh knowledge, rethink the past, examine old biases and establish fairness in their judgement of an Ethiopian socialist, humanist, artist, modernist and internationalist of Oromo origin who championed genuine Ethiopian patriotism with universal values of human dignity, equality, and social justice.CharactersThe book is a moving account of the life and death of an Ethiopian revolutionary who perished at the hands of the most brutal Ethiopian dictator some 40 years ago.  Page count: 262Perfect bind (Left Edge)