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Growing up in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Monique Misenga
Ngoie Mukuna persevered through many challenges: political turmoil
and violence, misogyny and patriarchy, lack of community resources
and personal loss. As she carved out a life for herself, her
family, and her community, she kept seeing the same story played
out for women vulnerable and trapped in poverty. Every system was
stacked against them. So "Maman" Monique committed to take action
in every sphere she could: through education, the local and
national church, and international cooperation. In 1999 she joined
with other Christian women to start the nonprofit Femme, Berceau de
l'Abondance-Woman, Cradle of Abundance. The very personal story of
Maman Monique opens a unique window on the lives of women in Congo,
across Africa, and throughout the Majority World. In Cradling
Abundance she recounts her remarkable experiences as a gifted
student and teacher, successful businesswoman, local and
denominational church leader, visionary social activist, and
matriarch for her extended family. With stories of other African
women woven in, this narrative presents a panoramic view of
Christian women at work at every level of the church and community.
We see the resistance they face even within their own congregations
and families, as well as how their faith leads them to oppose
injustice, discrimination, and suffering. Professor Elsie McKee
introduces the autobiography of her friend Maman Monique
(translating it from conversations in French and Tshiluba), then
provides helpful historical background and textual notes
throughout, along with a study guide to additional cultural
information. For anyone interested in how lay women lead in
Christian ministries, what it takes to start a pioneering
nonprofit, or how empowering women is critical to the health of
communities, Cradling Abundance is a unique and gripping resource.
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