An article about the story before the ascension: the life of the Beta Israel community in Ethiopia, the villages, the faith, the women, the tradition and the deep Jewish-African world that existed long before the story became a "journey story".
An article about the moment when a woman stops wanting to be more comfortable with the world, and starts speaking with clarity, value and presence. About a female voice, inner loyalty and the possibility to take a place without imitating existing models of power.
A behind-the-scenes article of "Scarred Stone" about the birth of Nagasti - the heroine of the novel born from mother's stories, generational memory, women's silences, and life in the Jewish villages in Ethiopia before the journey to Israel. One figure that carries within it the voice of many women who were not always seen, but held an entire world.
A personal essay for women about running in the rain, a surprise rainbow, and the right to choose ourselves in the midst of life's burden. About the time and space that women need to give themselves in order to breathe again, to be present, and to give to others out of abundance and not out of depletion.
An article about women as a force that creates, heals and sustains a community - and the question of whether in the modern age women are required to imitate existing models of success, or can bring to the table a voice, depth, listening, sovereignty and self-loyalty.
A personal essay about food prepared for a mother in the Netherlands, and about the deep question that opened up from it: Who holds the woman in the moments when she holds life? Through a connection to the world of "scarred stone", the article deals with the power of the female circle, the loneliness of women around childbirth, loss and fertility treatments, and what it may be time to bring back into our lives.
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.
