{"product_id":"9781760996376","title":"Trials of Hope","description":"Author: Woldeyes, Yirga Gelaw\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781760996376\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Fremantle Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 03 Feb 2026\u003cbr\u003ePages: 240\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWinner of the 2024 City of Fremantle Hungerford Award, \u003ci\u003eTrials \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eof Hope\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of a shepherd boy turned human-rights academic set against the backdrop of the author's beloved Ethiopia, and the family and friends he has left behind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this profound and groundbreaking narrative, Ethiopian-born Yirga Gelaw Woldeyes weaves together stories of heritage and heartache. This unique memoir celebrates the beauty of Ethiopian culture while mourning its erosion - first under colonial forces, and later through internal conflict. Framing his work via the Ethiopian belief in the four elemental stages of human experience - water, fire, soil and wind - Yirga's story celebrates and honours the voices that fight to preserve his culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an essential exploration of the human condition, urging us to connect with a nation of people whose sagacity and spirit have endured through generations.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46729854255262,"sku":"UBD-9781760996376","price":35.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781760996376.jpg?v=1776651051","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781760996376","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}