In the shadow of adversity, one man dares to soar.
Efrem, a gifted Ethiopian surgeon from the marginalized Beta Israeli community, defies prejudice, oppression, and impossible odds to rise to the pinnacle of British medical training. Born into a world where his people—derisively called Falashas—face systemic discrimination, state-sponsored persecution, and the brutal grip of a Marxist dictatorship, Efrem’s journey is one of resilience, ambition, and unbreakable spirit.
My name is Dr. Jamlick Micheni Muthuuri, born on August 13, 1953, in Chuka, Tharaka-Nithi County, Kenya. I was one of twelve siblings, all born to my mother. My parents, Ezekiel Muthuuri and Judith Ciambuba, are both deceased.
My father was a coffee farmer, tailor, shopkeeper, and carpenter—a true Jack of all trades. While he may not have been a master of any single craft, he did what was necessary to feed, clothe, and educate his children. My mother was a stay-at-home mom and a subsistence farmer. She passed away in 2000 at the age of 76, from breast cancer, diagnosed very late. My father lived a long and full life, passing away in 2011 at 91, likely due to a heart attack related to hypertension.
A Vulture’s Feather is a historical fiction novel that blends local African experiences with universal human struggles. Set against a backdrop of shifting political landscapes and cultural upheavals, the story explores how ordinary people endure extraordinary circumstances.
