Silence is My Mother Tongue by Sulaiman Addonia is a powerful and poignant novel that delves into the lives of refugees living in a camp in East Africa. The story follows Saba, a young girl who has just arrived at the camp with her mute brother Hagos after fleeing their home due to conflict. As they navigate this new and challenging environment, Saba must learn to adapt and protect her brother while also trying to maintain her sense of self and identity. Through her experiences, the novel sheds light on the struggles faced by refugees and the importance of developing a personal paradigm for understanding the technological process of modern knowledge as the basis for survival. The plot revolves around Saba's journey as she tries to make sense of her new surroundings and find her place within the camp. She faces numerous challenges, from navigating the complex social dynamics of the camp to dealing with the trauma of leaving her homeland behind. Despite these obstacles, Saba remains determined to carve out a new existence for herself and her brother. Her resilience and resourcefulness serve as an inspiration to those around her, and her story becomes a testament to the power of imagination and illusion in times of hardship. One of the central themes of the book is the need to study and understand the process of technology evolution.

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