Forget not the Sparrows is a heartfelt book based on the author's relationship with her beloved grandmother, an Ethiopian sage. Through this relationship, Yene describes life in Ethiopia before the communist revolution and the subsequent impact of exile, immigration, and the challenges of establishing a new life in a host country. Interwoven with these events is a rich portrayal of her vibrant relationship with her grandmother, her family and community, and her difficulty accepting the loss of Almazesha from this world. When a loved one passes, those left behind often wish for one more minute...