Endorsements
“Thank you for sharing your
dream with me. I read about it with great interest and wish you
well.”
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
"Thank you for sending me
a copy of your book. it is very generous of you to donate 50% of
the book's profits to charity, especially WaterAid.
I very much admire your determination and commitment to the cause
of poverty reduction. I hope the launch in New York went well, and
that others are inspired by reading about your experiences."
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Gordon Brown, Prime Minister
"I am delighted that you
have been so persistent with your project. It is clearly an impressive
achievement - congratulations on your UN talk and your skill in
marketing the book to a world wide audience."
Jonathan Dimbleby, journalist, author and presenter of BBC Radio
4's "Any Questions?
"These voices of women who
had been classmates in Addis Ababa in the 60s show us the human
face of globalization. It is appropriate that part of the royalties
go to WaterAid, recognizing the vital importance of water as a human
right for women and girls"
Mary Robinson, President, Realizing Right
“I wish you well with your
fascinating venture and in getting your book published.”
Hilary Benn, former Secretary of State for International Development
“I am happy to know that
you were in Nazareth School with my daughter, Hiruth. I am sure
your book will be a success.”
President Girma Wolde-Giorgis of Ethiopia
"Thank you so much for sending
me a copy of 'An Ethiopian Odyssey' and for the beautiful description
of my father, Sam.
It is a very sweet book written
by a woman with a wonderful dream, and I wanted to congratulate
you on getting it published."
Zoe Wanamaker, CBE
"I read Annette's inspiring
account with great interest. As well as documenting an exciting,
personal adventure in which she encounters both old friends and
new faces, Annette highlights a number of important issues. She
tells a story of a beautiful country and shows a real insight into
Ethiopia. Annette has honed in on the crucial point about access
to water. As a member of the International Development Select Committee,
which recently conducted an inquiry into water and sanitation, I
know the importance of clean water both to individuals and to a
country's wider development. Annette's commendable dedication to
this cause and her willingness to donate part of the proceeds to
WaterAid will do much to help the people of Ethiopia."
John Bercow MP
Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Buckingham
I read your book with great interest.
It tells the story of a very personal journey. I wish you every
success with the book.
Baroness Valerie Amos
British High Commissioner to Australia |
