Reviews and Praise
Critical and reader responses to Born at the End of the World
From professional critique to readers' reflections, these responses speak to the ways the story continues beyond the page.
Critical Praise
Foreward REviews
“A determined Ethiopian woman enters the fight for Eritrean independence in Donica Merhazion’s riveting historical novel.”
- Dontaná McPherson-Joseph
Readers Respond
Each reflection is a meaningful reminder that this story is finding its way to readers across the world and staying with them.
AMAZON
“You will be gripped by the history that you didn’t know,
and taken on an emotional ride with the characters that
represent her family. It is harrowing, tragic and redemptive."
— Lisa A. Parrott
GOODREADS
“Reading about people who lived during the Red Terror yet found love,
suffered torture, and came out the other side as a family
is nothing short of astounding.”
— Africache Gastineau
STORYGRAPH
“An incredibly powerful read. It’s a gift to see history
through the author’s eyes—a must-read for anyone who values
honest, perspective-shifting storytelling.”
— Vaishali
WITH GRATITUDE
With deep gratitude to you, the reader, for carrying the themes of love, memory, courage, and survival in Born at the End of the World forward. Each reflection is a meaningful reminder that this story is finding its way to readers across the world and fostering connection among them.If this story has resonated with you, sharing a few words in a review can help it continue finding its way to other readers, book clubs, libraries, and communities.