Tag: refugees

by James Murren 07 March 2017 Number of comments0
Ethiopia Honduras

US$ 1.50 E-Book Sale on Smashwords

I am participating in the annual sale event on Smashwords.  Both of my books are available to download to anyContinue Reading

by James Murren 04 November 2015 Number of comments0
Ethiopia Honduras

The Books Are Done!

Currently available on Amazon and Smashwords as e-books.  Should soon be up on B&N, iBooks, etc/nearly all e-book stores forContinue Reading

by James Murren 11 August 2011 Number of comments0
Ethiopia

Somali People

Below are some of my writings from back in 2005 and 2008, when I was working and sharing life with SomalisContinue Reading

by James Murren 27 July 2008 Number of comments0
Ethiopia

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I am asked to step aside by our translator.  He tells me a woman is here asking for help.  IContinue Reading

by James Murren 20 July 2008 2
Ethiopia

Back to Somali-land

Tomorrow we fly out to Jijiga, a small town on the northern edge of the Ogaden desert in eastern Ethiopia that will serve asContinue Reading

by James Murren 29 February 2008 6
Ethiopia

Maybe the “Best” Refugee Camp in the World—Shimelba

In the far north of Ethiopia, along the border with Eritrea, sits the Shimelba refugee camp.  The camp is occupiedContinue Reading

by James Murren 29 February 2008 Number of comments0
Ethiopia

Heartfelt Joys in Eastern Ethiopia —part 3 of 3

The UNHCR Kebrebeyah refugee camp occupies a vast plain of land on the edge of a harsh desert that marchesContinue Reading

by James Murren 29 February 2008 Number of comments0
Ethiopia

Put Fear and Danger Aside…Write Your Own Story

The sun is shining these days.  Like going to the sink and turning off the spigot, the rainy season cameContinue Reading

by James Murren 29 February 2008 1
Ethiopia

l-i-f-e, LIFE, in a Refugee Camp in Northern Ethiopia

Before the CleanCook Stove, I would gather fuelwood one time each week with my camel. It would take four hours.Continue Reading