Leonard Bi Tirga, son of a poor peasant, is a studious pupil. Due to shortage
of finances, he has to leave school to make ends meet and pursue his studies.
Leonard becomes a sweatshop labourer. As a young labourer, his life like that
of his peers is hard. The pay rate is low and the work is hard. With his
friends, they engage in trade union activism. A series of complicated and
trying events reinforces their conviction to militate. Thus, Leonard and his
friend Camille become Union leaders. Leonardis character trait and uprightness
explains the book title, Bi Tirga. In the Moore language, this means a well
educated, honest, hardworking, courageous and well-behaved youth.
