The book is based on the author's reflections on the role of Ethiopian women in the political and social development of their country. As a participant herself in this progressive movement she gives us a ringside view of the condition of women before the struggle and the subsequent emancipation it brought about in their lives. What is indeed an interesting addition to this genre of literature is the insight the book provides into the history of Ethiopia as a unique kind of monarchy in these times and its transformation into federal democratic republic in a continent that is even today undergoing change. A valuable historical and analytic narration of the position of women in Ethiopia today of which not much has been written.

1. Women ? Political activity ? Ethiopia 2. Women ? Ethiopia ? Social conditions 3. Women in development ? Ethiopia 4. Women in development ? Government policy ? Ethiopia