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Unbowed

Written by: Wangari Maathai
Narrated by: Chinasa Ogbuagu
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Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004, Wangari Maathai has been fighting for environmental responsibility and democracy in her native Kenya for over 35 years. Unbowed recounts the incredible journey that culminated in her appointment to Parliament in 2002.

Despite repeated jailings, beatings, and other obstacles along the way, Maathai created the Green Belt Movement and never relented in her goal to bring democracy to Kenya.
©2006 Wangari Muta Maathai (P)2009 Recorded Books, LLC
Biographies & Memoirs Women Biological Sciences Environment
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"Wangari Maathai's memoir is direct, honest, and beautifully written - a gripping account of modern Africa's trials and triumphs, a universal story of courage, persistence, and success against great odds in a noble cause." (Bill Clinton)

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Wagare Maathai, a gifted, brave trailblazer

Wangari Maathai has bravely and honestly crafted a remarkable memoir of her amazing life. She makes every woman stand taller realizing that their power resides within nomatter the obstacles. A very empowering read. I stand and clap for her and I can here the trees clapping too!

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