In January 2006, after fourteen years of brutal civil conflict
in the Republic of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf--Africa's "Iron
Lady"--was sworn in as president, an event that marked a tremendous
turning point in the history of this 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. Her compelling story is a tale of survival and the
determination to succeed in multiple worlds--from her work and
study in America to village-to-village election campaigning in some
of Liberia's war-torn desperate areas and neighborhoods. It is also
the story of an outspoken political and social reformist who,
despite danger, fought against the abuses of ruthless dictators to
champion change. By sharing her story, Sirleaf encourages women
everywhere to seek leadership roles at the highest levels of
power--and offers hope for everyone that, with perseverance, we can
change the world.
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