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Memoir of a Remarkable Life by Africa's First Woman President
Harper
April 2009
On Sale: April 7, 2009
368 pages
ISBN: 0061353477
EAN: 9780061353475
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
In January 2006, after the Republic of Liberia had been
racked by fourteen years of brutal civil conflict, Ellen
Johnson Sirleaf—Africa'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 inside 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. This compelling
tale of survival reveals Sirleaf's determination to succeed
in multiple worlds: from her studies in the United States
to her work as an international bank executive to her
election campaigning in some of Liberia's most desperate
and war-torn villages and neighborhoods. It is also the
story of an outspoken political and social reformer who,
despite danger, fought the oppression of dictators and
championed change. By sharing her story, Sirleaf encourages
women everywhere to pursue leadership roles at the highest
levels of power, and gives us all hope that, with
perseverance, we can change the world.
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