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. 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. 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. is a lesson in courage and perseverance.” - Washington PostĪn 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 nation-Liberia-in the wake of civil war ?“Exceptionally well written, a true story that seems as much a thriller as the remembrances of an ambitious and brave woman.
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