This Child Will Be Great Memoir of a Remarkable Life by Africa's First Woman President
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14.04.2009
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HarperCollinsSeitenzahl
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Englisch
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9780061868085
?Exceptionally well written, a true story that seems as much a thriller as the remembrances of an ambitious and brave woman. . . . This timely book. . . is a lesson in courage and perseverance. Washington Post
An inspirational memoir from Africa's first elected female president about her improbable rise to international prominence, her fight for political freedom, and her unwavering determination to rebuild her nationLiberiain the wake of civil war
In January 2006, after the Republic of Liberia had been racked by fourteen years of brutal civil conflict, Ellen Johnson SirleafAfrica's "Iron Lady"was sworn in as president, an event that marked a tremendous turning point in the history of the West African nation.
In this stirring memoir, Sirleaf shares the story of her rise to power, including her early childhood; her experiences with abuse, imprisonment, and exile; and her fight for democracy and social justice. She reveals her determination to succeed in multiple worlds, from her studies in the United States to her work as an international bank executive, to campaigning in some of Liberia's most desperate and war-torn villages and neighborhoods. It is the tale of an outspoken political and social reformer who fought the oppression of dictators and championed change. By telling her story, Sirleaf encourages women everywhere to pursue leadership roles at the highest levels of power, and gives us all hope that we can change the world.
How did one woman overcome imprisonment, exile, and the ravages of civil war to become a beacon of hope for a continent?
- Africa's Iron Lady: Follow Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's journey from a childhood in rural Liberia, through imprisonment and exile, to becoming the first elected female president of an African nation.
- A Fight for Democracy: An insider's account of fighting dictatorial oppression and working to establish political freedom and social justice against all odds.
- A Complex History of Liberia: Sirleaf unflinchingly explores the deep divisions that have shaped her country, from its founding by freed American slaves to the brutal civil war.
- Inspirational Leadership: A powerful call to action for women everywhere to pursue leadership roles and a testament to the courage and perseverance required to change the world.
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