Expected delivery 9.2026
First Readers Edition
The first readers’ edition was created for those who wish to be part of the first circle of readers of Even Scarred.
The book is still in the final stages of production before its release. With the completion of the process and the opening of the shipments, the buyers will receive the book before it arrives at the bookstores and the usual distribution channels.
In addition to a copy of the book, early readers will receive exclusive perks and content created specifically for the launch community.
Original price was: 118.00 ₪.98.00 ₪Current price is: 98.00 ₪. incl. VAT
There are books that meet us at the right time. And there are books that we accompany even before they go out into the world – “Scarred Stone” tells the story of a young Ethiopian girl, who grew up in a small, traditional village. From a young age she is required to work hard in the fields alongside her family – to plow, sow, and harvest under the scorching sun. Her life is full of work, responsibility and expectations, but also small moments of dreams and aspirations for a different future. When she reaches the age of only 13, her life changes suddenly: her family decides to have her married, as is customary in the local tradition. She is forced to leave her parents’ home, her mother and brother, and everything she knew and loved – and move to a new home with a husband she barely knows.
This is a story about loneliness and the loss of childhood – alongside the discovery of inner strength, resilience and hope, a personal journey within a complex reality, and about a young girl trying to find her voice and her place in the world.
The first readers’ edition includes only a signature, without a personal dedication.
Fentay Maharat-Alamu's debut novel returns to the world of the women of the House of Israel in Ethiopia - to roots, memory, scars and female strength. Leave details to receive first updates on the release of the book, pre-purchase, premium edition and launch events.
