St. Mary’s University Students’ Book Club in collaboration with Student Support Services Office (SSSO)hosted a book review session with renowned psychiatrist and author Dr. Dawit Wendemagegn on May 14, 2024, at the Undergraduate Campus at Multipurpose Hall.

Dr. Wendemagegn, the admired writer of the book “አለመኖር” and “አለማወቅ”, shared his inspiring journey as an author. He recounted how he transformed challenges into opportunities, and from those challenges, he mentioned how it led him to self-published his books.

During the session, Dr. Wendemagegn emphasized the importance of overcoming difficulty and fear by developing it as a catalyst for growth. He encouraged students to avoid comparing themselves to the previous generations and instead focus on their unique paths.

With full passion, Dr. Wendemagegn explored the concepts of his books and related them to real-life experiences, bridging the gap between fiction and reality. He shared his knowledge and insights, offering valuable lessons for the current generation. He also provided a hint about his upcoming book, “አለመማር” to the audience.

The event was attended by a large number of St. Mary’s University students and staff members. The audience actively engaged with the author, posing insightful questions and receiving valuable feedback.